Fire danger increases to Very High in Missoula County

MISSOULA – Hot and windy conditions are drying fuels out, prompting Missoula County fire protection agencies to raise the fire danger in the Missoula area to VERY HIGH. Very high fire danger means that fires start easily from all causes, immediately spread rapidly and increase quickly in intensity. There are no fire restrictions in place in the County at this time but outdoor burning by permit remains closed.

Residents and visitors are urged to use extra caution when outdoors due to the dry fuels and windy conditions, and to visit www.MTFireInfo.org to learn of local fire activity and fire res...