Clint Pedersen News Today

Underground coal seams can burn unnoticed for years. They can also spark raging wildfires. Funding to extinguish them is limited, but a mapping effort is underway to plot the smoldering coordinates.

The world’s least understood ignition source is causing devastating wildfires across Montana’s Powder River Basin.

The population of Broadus is usually right around 500 people, but on Wednesday night, a lot of unexpected overnight guests were in town.

Coal seams are a natural part of the geology in this part of the state but can cause big problems when they catch fire.

Coal seams are a natural part of the geology in this part of the state but can cause big problems when they catch fire.

Coal seams are a natural part of the geology in southeastern Montana but can cause big problems when they catch fire.