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Carrie Bilbao

Montana News

National fire preparedness level increases ahead of wildfire season

Edward F. O'Brien

The growing national risk of wildfires prompted experts this week to ratchet up the alert system for firefighting resources. It’s a subtle acknowledgment that Montana’s regular wildland fire season is just around the corner.