Montana Wildfire Season: Information Resources (2024) [Video]

GREAT FALLS — Summer is often referred to as “wildfire season” in Montana – here are some resources to help you understand where they are, how big they are, disaster preparedness, and more information.

MT Fire Info (website): An official state website that features a clickable map and information about current wildfires burning in Montana, fire restrictions, smoke and air quality, and preparedness.

Inciweb (website): A federal website that highlights large wildfires burning across the country. Information for each listed fire includes latest information, maps, and usually photos and/or videos.

Smoke Forecasts (website): The Montana Department of Environmental Quality maintains this site to provide details about wildfire smoke and its effects; it also includes data about wildfire smoke that blows into Montana from other areas, including the western U.S. and Canada.

WILDFIRE TERMINOLOGY:Wildland firefighters often use phrases and words unfamiliar to the general public. This glossary is intended …