Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
We're working to fix a technical issue causing problems with our broadcasts. We'll have it resolved as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Wildfire, fire management and air quality news for western Montana and the Northern Rockies.

Montana Wildfire Update For October 06, 2020

Montana Wildfire News

Fire crews battling the nearly 5 square mile Yogo Fire burning in the Little Belt Mountains in central Montana faced challenges with the weather Tuesday. The region is under a red flag warning until 9 tonight with expected low humidity, dry fuels and strong winds with gusts up to 35 mph possible.

Chiara Cipriano, Public Information Officer with the Helena Lewis and Clark National Forest, said firefighters are preparing structure protections in the areas of Dry Wolf Creek and the Middle Fork of the Judith River.

Air tankers, helicopters, engines and fire crews from federal, state and local agencies are working to build containment lines on the fire, which is still zero percent contained.

Forecasts say weather conditions could improve Wednesday, but strong winds are expected to return later in the week.

The cause of the Yogo Fire, which started Saturday afternoon, is under investigation.

Road and trail closures are in effect, find the latest closure info here.

Get the latest Montana wildfire, fire management and air quality news on your radio, via podcast, or in your inbox.

Kay Erickson has been working in broadcasting in Billings for more than 20 years. She spent well over a decade as news assignment editor at KTVQ-TV before joining the staff at YPR. She is a graduate of Northern Illinois University, with a degree in broadcast journalism. Shortly after graduation she worked in Great Falls where she was one of the first female sports anchor and reporter in Montana.
Become a sustaining member for as low as $5/month
Make an annual or one-time donation to support MTPR
Pay an existing pledge or update your payment information
Related Content