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The agency last week joined the Lolo National Forest in elevating the fire danger to 'extreme,' and given this week's forecast of temperatures in the upper 90s to 100 degrees, concerns over a large-scale fire continue to amplify.
Members of the Missoula County Fire Protection Agency will meet on Wednesday to consider implementing Stage II fire restrictions.
HAMILTON, Mont. - The Discover Bitterroot National Forest social media has provided updates on fire activity within the national forest.
Stage II fire restrictions are going into effect on the Bitterroot National Forest beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday.
The Indian Ridge fire which was started by lightning in the Indian Creek drainage in the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness has grown to 2,400 acres.