wildfires

Western foothills in several counties could get 45 MPH wind gusts. Continued high temperatures and very low humidity continue to create extreme fire conditions.

Some counties in Montana are still experiencing fire weather conditions with high temps, low humidity and gusty winds prompting Fire Weather Watches to continue. Northeast Montana counties are still under a Watch.

Again today, dry thunderstorms and gusty winds are the enemies for the Bozeman area and many counties in Montana. Fire danger is quite high in some areas.

The enemy is dry thunderstorms through Wednesday morning for a good chunk of SW Montana including the entire Bozeman and Livingston areas.

Heat Advisories all over Montana are contributing to Red Flag fire danger across the state. Conditions are changing rapidly, but one thing is certain: things are currently dangerous.

Almost every county in Montana is experiencing dangerous fire conditions through at least Wednesday. Red Flag Warnings continue for most counties.

Another wave of dangerous conditions for Montana: high temps, gusty winds and low humidity are prompting a Fire Weather Watch for several counties.

Conditions around Montana are changing quickly and we're under a Red Flag Warning for Friday. Wildfires are now a serious concern and precautions should be taken.

The Pollux Fire is burning near the headwaters of the Lamar River.

Gallatin County Emergency Management has provided a list of resources to aid victims in their attempt to recover from this event.

Much of the Pacific Northwest has been covered in a blanket of smoke for over a month.

The fire began in the Lee Metcalf Wilderness area and has moved into the west end of Yellowstone National Park.