Don't be surprised to see more smoke in the valley as it's burn permit season in Gallatin County. Here are the rules involved in activating a burn permit:
The investigation is ongoing and Sheriff Gootkin can only comment on the information covered in the Affidavit of Probable Cause, which is public information.
The Sheriff’s Office would like to encourage everyone to take steps prior to going into the backcountry that will help them locate you in case of emergency.