Saturday, July 05, 2025
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Volunteer firefighters fill a portable water tank for drafting and water supply at the water-handling station near McDonald Lake last Saturday as the part of a countywide training session. (City of Polson Fire Department photo)

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Fire season amps up on and off reservation
June 5, 2025 midnight

Fire season amps up on and off reservation

Fire season appears to be amping up earlier than usual in western Montana, with two fire starts last week. Ongoing dry, windy conditions prompted the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes Division of Fire to elevate the danger level from moderate to high on Tuesday.

Volunteer firefighters gather for spring training
May 22, 2025 midnight

Volunteer firefighters gather for spring training

Around 100 volunteer firefighters convened at the CSKT Division of Fire headquarters last Friday and Saturday for the Lake County Fire Association Spring Training.