montana wildfire News

Fire Near Montana’s Flathead Lake Destroys Homes, Other Structures

A wind-driven wildfire destroyed more than a dozen homes, outbuildings and other structures around northwestern Montana’s Flathead Lake after the flames jumped over a state highway, authorities said. Evacuations had been ordered by the Finley Point/Yellow Bay Fire Department about …

FEMA OKs Funds to Help Fight Montana Wildfire

Federal funds are now available to help with firefighting costs for the Poverty Flats Fire burning in Big Horn County and Crow Agency in Montana, FEMA reported. FEMA Acting Regional Administrator Tammy Littrell approved the state’s request for a federal …

Montana Town Threatened by Wildfire; Hundreds Evacuate

Authorities in Montana ordered the evacuation of nearly 600 homes after a fire burning on a mountain ridge suddenly changed direction and threatened a popular destination for boaters, anglers and hikers. The fire near Seeley Lake is one of 19 …