Fire restrictions lifted on reservation
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News from CSKT Division of Fire
FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Effective Wednesday, Aug. 25, fire managers across the Flathead Indian Reservation will rescind Stage I and Stage II fire restrictions.
Widespread precipitation has lowered the fire danger to high and has provided much needed relief for firefighters across western Montana. While fire danger has lessened, fire season in the Northern Rockies is not over. Warm, dry conditions will return to the area by mid-week, and fuel moisture content of large diameter material on the forest floor will remain as available fuel for wildfires.
Debris burning is closed until Oct. 1. By then, weather conditions will provide more security against the chance of burning debris piles escaping. Typically, the end of September marks the end of fire season and when open burning is traditionally opened.
With restrictions lifted, campfires are allowed and folks can run internal combustion engines without restrictions. As a matter of wildfire prevention, please keep the following in mind:
Never leave a campfire unattended until it is cold to the touch. Light the campfire only when you have an update on safe weather and safe burning conditions.
