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Fire Line A few local fires, but most of the smoke came from Butte By Michael Wright Chronicle Staff Writer Sep 5, 2019 Fire season ramped up in the Gallatin Valley on Wednesday.
Wildfires Van sparks wildfire west of Three Forks By Shaylee Ragar Chronicle Staff Writer Sep 4, 2019 THREE FORKS — A wildfire started by a burning vehicle charred a swath of land west of here Wednesday afternoon.
Yellowstone National Park Small fire burning in northeastern Yellowstone National Park By Michael Wright Chronicle Staff Writer Sep 4, 2019 A new fire has been discovered in the northeastern portion of Yellowstone National Park.
Environment Area forests spared by fire so far, but season not over By Michael Wright Chronicle Staff Writer Sep 1, 2019 Bozeman has been spared the worst of fire season so far this year, but fire officials say that’s no reason to let your guard down now.
Wildfires Fire growing east of Yellowstone Lake By Michael Wright Chronicle Staff Writer Aug 29, 2019 The fire on the east shore of Yellowstone Lake is growing and park officials are working to reroute backpackers and others who were headed there over the next few days.
Wildfires Bacon Rind fire still chewing up trees in Yellowstone By Michael Wright Chronicle Staff Writer Sep 11, 2018 The fire burning in the northwestern corner of Yellowstone National Park came back to life last week, reminding people that it's still bumbling about in the woods south of Big Sky.
Fire Line Sure, it rained, but fire season isn't over By Michael Wright Chronicle Staff Writer Aug 21, 2018 Rain caused hope across Montana on Monday.
Fire Line Evacuation order lifted for subdivision southwest of Ennis By Michael Wright Chronicle Staff Writer Aug 20, 2018 Evacuation orders have been lifted for a portion of a subdivision southwest of Ennis as fire crews get a stronger handle on a nearby wildfire.
Fire Line Red flag warning in effect for south-central Montana through midnight Friday Michael Wright Chronicle Staff Writer Aug 17, 2018 Weather is going to be a concern for fire crews today as a cold front moves through southern Montana.
Fire Line Wigwam, Monument fires southwest of Ennis grew Wednesday Michael Wright Chronicle Staff Writer Aug 16, 2018 The two fires burning in the Gravelly Mountains southwest of Ennis showed significant growth on Wednesday, and both are now larger than 4,000 acres.