Community Briefs

Fireworks reminders this Fourth

The public is reminded that fireworks are prohibited on state and federal lands as well as on the Double Arrow Ranch. Shooting off fireworks is also not allowed in designated forested lands, land within one air mile of forests as defined by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation.

Even though the Fire Danger is Moderate as of Monday, June 28, with the expected heat wave, fuels will be drying out. Sparks from fireworks can cause a fire and spread quickly if there is wind in the grass, dry needles can ignite trees if shot into the crown. If fireworks start a wildland or structure fire, the person who lit it can be held liable.

Finally, pet owners should take extra caution to keep their pets safe while celebrating. More pets get lost on the Fourth of July than other day of the year. Make sure a dog has a collar with up-to-date contact information on the tag, is leashed when walking and take a current photo just in case they get lost.

Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Call Log June 21 – June 27

• 6/21, 11:26am, 28XX Highway 83, Seeley Lake: Vandalism

• 6/21, 7:08pm, 5XX Tamarack Drive, Seeley Lake: Disorderly Conduct

• 6/22, 3:15am, 6XX Tamarack Drive, Seeley Lake: Disturbance

• 6/22, 7:04am, 67XX Highway 83, Condon: Accident – Injury

• 6/23, 9:43am, 1XX Redwood Lane, Seeley Lake: Suspicious Activity

• 6/23, 12:35pm, 2X mile marker Highway 83, Seeley Lake: Accident - Injury

• 6/24, 8:08am, 3X mile marker Highway 83, Condon: Accident – No Injury

• 6/24, 11:01am, 446XX Highway 200 E, Greenough: Accident – No Injury

• 6/24, 3:21pm, 18XX Hallelujah Trail, Potomac: Theft

• 6/24, 6:49pm, 400XX Paws Up Road, Greenough: Fraud

• 6/24, 9:10pm, Tamarack Drive, Seeley Lake: Suspicious Activity

• 6/24, 9:37pm, 1XX School Lane, Seeley Lake: Suspicious Activity

• 6/25, 1:28pm, Marshall Lake Road, Seeley Lake: Kegger

• 6/25, 4:03pm, 59XX Highway 83, Condon: Accident – No Injury

• 6/25, 5:50pm, 4X mile marker Highway 83, Condon: Accident - Injury

• 6/26, 1:13pm, 1XX Grandview Court, Seeley Lake: Suspicious Activity

• 6/26, 2:32pm, 494XX Highway 200 E, Greenough: Suspicious Activity

• 6/26, 7:21pm, X mile marker Highway 83, Greenough: Disorderly Conduct

• 6/26, 9:45pm, 474XX Highway 200 E, Greenough: Disorderly Conduct

• 6/26, 10:37pm, 27XX Highway 83, Seeley Lake; Disorderly Conduct

• 6/27, 4:29am, Highway 83 around the Summit: Accident – Injury

• 6/27, 12:14pm, 56XX Boy Scout Road, Seeley Lake: Theft

Seeley Lake Rural Fire District Call Log June 20– June 26

• 6/20, Cabin Lane, Seeley Lake: Medical

• 6/21, Pine Drive, Seeley Lake: Medical

• 6/21, Highway 83, Seeley Lake: Fire

• 6/21, Highway 83, Seeley Lake: Medical

• 6/22, Wagon Wheel Way, Seeley Lake: Medical

• 6/23, Morrell Creek Trail, Seeley Lake: Medical

• 6/23, Highway 83, Seeley Lake: MVA

• 6/24, Frontier Drive, Seeley Lake: Fire with DNRC

• 6/26, SOS Road, Seeley Lake: Medical

Weekly COVID-19 update

As of June 28, there have been 113,577 cases of COVID-19 in Montana. There have been 861,299 doses of vaccines administered and 425,727 Montanans fully immunized. There are 396 active cases, 5,494 total hospitalizations with 53 active, 111,519 recoveries and 1,662 deaths in Montana due to COVID-19 complications. Missoula County has had 9,363 cases, 66 active cases, 9,235 recovered and 96 COVID-related deaths to date.

For the most up-to-date and accurate information please refer to the Missoula County-City Health Department website http://missoulainfo.com or call 406-258-INFO (4636) Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.