Are the fires in Montana near Kalispell?

Record-breaking heat and tinderbox conditions are fueling large fires across Northwest Montana, and residents near Rogers Mountain west of Kalispell and the Thompson River area are being warned about rapid fire behavior.

Is Montana affected by wildfires?

With an expansive drought drying out vegetation across the state, 2021 was a particularly active year for Montana wildfires.

Where are the big fires in Montana?

Fires blaze from the Blacktail Fire, located in the Blacktail Creek area, east of Loco Mountain in the Crazy Mountains, in Montana. The Blacktail Fire engulfed a little over 5,000 acres, with over 1 million acres impacted across Montana through various wildfires.

Where is Flathead Lake fire?

Polson
Unfortunately one fire, the Boulder 2700 Fire near Polson, MT, warranted the evacuation of hundreds of people along Flathead Lake’s east shore, destroyed more than 30 structures, and greatly disrupted the operations of the University’s Flathead Lake Biological Station (FLBS).

How many wildfires are currently burning in Montana?

Currently, there are 25 large fire incidents in Montana. The state remains in Preparedness Level 5, and the Northern Rockies region is the number three priority region in the nation. Since January 1, there have been 2,040 fire starts in Montana, which have collectively burned about 792,000 acres.

Why is Montana so hazy?

The hazy skies — more like dense smoke in some northwestern Montana valleys — that blanketed the state Sunday was caused by wildfires burning in California, Oregon and Washington.

Did rain in Montana help fires?

As of Thursday, Aug. 19, the Pine Grove Fire had burned 17,325 acres on the Fort Belknap Reservation, but rain from the preceding two days allowed firefighters to take advantage of less intense fire conditions and construct a fire break as close to the fire perimeter as possible.

Are fires affecting Glacier National Park?

Western Montana’s Glacier Country Fire Updates Don’t worry, you’re in good hands; there’s plenty of Montana to explore. Remember that if an area is open, it is safe.