Red flag warnings are flying across Montana, and Missoula County just jumped straight to Stage II fire restrictions on BLM lands. No campfires, no open flames, period.
Smoke from wildfires burning in Oregon and Canada has drifted into Great Falls — and the air quality alerts now cover more than two dozen Montana counties.
A couple of quick responses from Great Falls Fire Rescue this past week underscore a growing concern about fire safety in our community. Let's break down what happened.
Those flashing lights might catch your eye, but getting too close can turn a rescue into a risk. Let's talk about why distance matters during emergencies.