
Trees torching on the Colt Fire on July 22 northwest of Seeley Lake. (Montana DNRC Type 2 Initial Attack Hand Crew photo)
July 28, 2023
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August 2, 2024 7 a.m.
Campfire time comes to a stop in northwest Montana
Because 80 to 90% of wildfires are human-caused, restrictions help reduce fire risk and prevent wildfires during periods of very high to extreme fire danger by decreasing potential sources of ignition.

July 28, 2023 7 a.m.
Fire managers approve Stage 1 fire restrictions in northwest Montana
People can also be held liable for all suppression costs and damages for starting a fire.