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Rain Doesn't Mean Safe | Missoula News
Rain’s coming, but don’t be fooled—Missoula County’s still at high fire danger. Patchy storms mean some areas stay soaked while others dry out fast, leaving fine fuels like grass and pine needles primed to ignite within hours. With over 75% of wildfires caused by humans, fire managers are urging extreme caution: campfires must be fully extinguished, chains secured, and vigilance maintained. Meanwhile, the Lolo National Forest is taking proactive steps with a 20-year fuels-reduction plan covering 87,000 acres through controlled burns, thinning, and mechanical work. Even with recent rain, fires…
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