The Sprague Fire, which prompted an evacuation order over the weekend that included the Lake McDonald Lodge in Glacier National Park, has grown to nearly 13,500 acres.
After doubling in size this past weekend, the Rice Ridge Fire burning near Seeley Lake has now scorched 108,000 acres.
Flathead County commissioners issued a declaration of emergency Tuesday due to fire danger.
Plans for a water bottling plant outside Kalispell moved one step closer to fruition.
At the Alice Creek Fire northeast of Lincoln, calm winds and cooler temperatures today allowed firefighters to construct a new containment line.
The Missoula County Sheriff has downgraded evacuation orders to evacuation warnings for approximately 429 homes affected by the Rice Ridge Fire.
The Montana Governor’s Office released its annual labor report Tuesday, touting economic growth and strength along with a low state unemployment rate.
The Montana Free Press reports Montana Gov. Steve Bullock and his re-election campaign have agreed to pay a $3,000 fine to settle a complaint.