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As fires blew up around Montana over the weekend, leaders say it is a reminder of why it’s so important to be ready to respond.

Thursdays news: What you missed while you were at work.

The Broadwater County Sheriff’s Office lifted a mandatory evacuation order in connection with the Woods Creek fire, officials said Wednesday, adding that some areas remain on high alert.

People from our area have headed out West to help fight the fires. That includes a park ranger from the Booker T. Washington National Monument in Franklin County.

Wildfires update (Friday, July 30) MTN and last updated 2021-07-30 17:41:08-04 GREAT FALLS — Here is the latest information on several large wildfires burning south of Great Falls. As of Friday, there have been no reported injuries or damaged structures. The Harris Mountain Fire has burned an estimated 26,478 acres as Friday morning (July 30), and is about 13% contained. The fire was sparked by lightning on Friday, July 23, and is about seven miles south/southeast of the town of Cascade. ...

How Showdown ski area is helping wildland firefighters How Showdown ski area is helping wildland firefighters By: Colter Anstaett and last updated 2021-07-29 21:38:17-04 NEAR NEIHART — You may not think of Summer as a busy time at Showdown Ski Area, but because of the Divide Complex fires, it is this year. The team at Showdown Montana ski area is working to help the crews that are fighting the wildfires. As of Thursday morning, the Balsinger Fire is about 8,185 acres with n...

Residents near Divide Complex wildfire brace for possible evacuation INCIWEB and last updated 2021-07-28 21:29:01-04 The Divide Complex wildfires burning west of Monarch and Neihart are causing residents to consider their safety risk and potentially evacuate their homes. MTN Balsinger Fire is about 8,185 acres with no containment. The Ellis Fire is estimated at 1,277 acres, with 70% containment. The two wildfires are being co-managed as the Divide Complex Fire. The Divide Complex has 177 perso...

Tuesday updates on the American Fork Fire and Divide Complex fires INCIWEB By: MTN News and last updated 2021-07-27 16:45:53-04 GREAT FALLS — Helena-Lewis & Clark National Forest provided an update on Tuesday morning on several large fires. The American Fork Fire is estimated at 8,379 acres, and is about 10% contained. Yesterday, the fire was reported to be 12,366 acres; the lower number reflects more accurate mapping. The Balsinger Fire is about 6,722 acres with no conta...

List of Wildfires Currently Burning in Montana [2021 Edition] Wildfire season began quite a bit earlier than usual this year in Montana. Dry, drought-like conditions have resulted in multiple fires are wildfires burning throughout the state. The largest wildfire burning in Montana is the Trail Creek Fire. The fire is burning along the border of Montana and Idaho 20 miles west of Wisdom, Montana. The fire is currently 32,933 Acres. The fire was started by lightning on Thursday, July 8, 2021. F...

Updates on the American Fork Fire and Divide Complex fires INCIWEB By: MTN News and last updated 2021-07-26 19:37:48-04 GREAT FALLS — Helena-Lewis & Clark National Forest provided an update on Monday morning on several large fires. The The Balsinger Fire is about 5,203 acres with no containment. The Ellis Fire is estimated at 1,277 acres, with 70% containment. The Balsinger and Ellis fires are being co-managed as the Divide Complex Fire. The Divide Complex has 222 person...