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Wildfire, fire management and air quality news for western Montana and the Northern Rockies.

High Temperatures, Low Humidity Raise Wildfire Potential In Parts Of Montana

High Temperatures, Low Humidity Raise Wildfire Potential In Parts Of Montana
National Weather Service, Great Falls
High Temperatures, Low Humidity Raise Wildfire Potential In Parts Of Montana

Fire potential is expected to increase Friday in parts of north-central and southwest Montana, with temperatures reaching into the upper 90s.

According to the National Weather Service hot temperatures, low humidity, and winds will create critical wildfire conditions, especially along the Highway 2 corridor from Browning to Harlem.

In a NWS video posted warning of the heat, Meteorologist Christian Cassell says people should use extreme caution if doing any burning or activities that could generate sparks.

“The operation of farm equipment, towing a unit with a chain that may drag the pavement, or pulling your vehicle off the pavement or gravel onto grassy surfaces.”

There are currently six local burn bans in place in Sanders, Powell, Mineral, Missoula, Teton and Lewis and Clark Counties. Additional bans start tomorrow in Ravalli and Jefferson Counties.

You can find more Montana wildfire news anytime at MTPR.org

Corin Cates-Carney manages MTPR’s daily and long-term news projects. After spending more than five years living and reporting across Western and Central Montana, he became news director in early 2020.
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