Only about 75,000 acres burned across the state compared with a seasonal average of 320,000 acres, but fire suppression costs are currently estimated at nearly three times the average.

A CSKT tribal firefighter with 40 years of experience discusses how sovereignty affects wildfire management and funding ...

According to local KIVI News, more than 200 loads of dead timber will be cleared out of the burn zone near Idaho's Tamarack Ski Resort in the next three weeks.

The past decade in particular has seen an uptick in devastating blazes linked to climate change, according to the study. By Rebecca Dzombak The Los Angeles fires in January. Blazes in Canada in 2024.

Montana homeowners face mid-range insurance premiums compared with the rest of the U.S. While not as high as in Gulf Coast states, costs in Montana are somewhat elevated compared to nearby states with ...