Smoke blanketed Flathead Lake, which can normally be seen from the top of Skyline Drive in Polson. (Ashley Fox/Lake County Leader)
September 7, 2017
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September 7, 2017 3:32 p.m.
Fire activity brings unhealthy air conditions
Increased fire activity in northwest Montana, coupled with unfavorable weather conditions, have left the Mission Valley and much of the region with terrible air quality over the past few days. With weather conditions not expected to improve, the smokey conditions could stay around for some time.