Wildfire Watch News Today

Here is the latest on the Indios Fire in northern New Mexico, the Moser Fire near Cloudcroft and the Five Bosque Fire in Rio Rancho.

Local fire officials are urging people to prepare their homes for wildfire season in Montana.

A small group of scientists have been trying to convince people that fireproofing their homes is far more effective than logging the forest when it comes to surviving wildfire.

A small group of scientists have been trying to convince people that fireproofing their homes is far more effective than logging the forest when it comes to surviving wildfire.

Montana saw 1,604 fires burn a total of 117,553 acres in 2023. The 10-year average is 2,015 fires burning 341,124 acres.

“The people of Hawai‘i have seen how quickly a wildfire can spread and the devastation it can bring – Maui is still coping with the consequences,” HI-EMA Administrator James Barros said. “We want to assure everyone that we are keeping close watch, but we need your help to reduce risk.”

A 45-acre wildfire is burning on Lolo National Forest land near Alberton in Mineral County.

There are currently no jurisdictions with fire restrictions in place within the Missoula Restrictions Area.

A 45-acre wildfire is burning on Lolo National Forest land near Alberton in Mineral County.

The west side road of Hungry Horse Reservoir has been reopened to the public.