Agencies look to lift Stage I fire restrictions across much of the Flathead
A fire danger sign on the North Fork Road in Flathead National Forest denotes high fire risk Sunday, July 19. (Avery Howe/Bigfork Eagle)
Following rainfall and lower temperatures across the valley, Flathead National Forest, Flathead County and Glacier National Park will lift Stage I fire restrictions in the coming days, though much of Northwest Montana will keep them in place. Next week, interagency fire managers will meet to make recommendations on fire restrictions moving forward.
“The majority of the Northwest Zone will remain under Stage I restrictions based on forecasted weather conditions and current resources,” a press release from Northern Rockies Coordination Group read.
“Northwest Montana is currently experiencing drought conditions including extremely dry forest fuels; forecasts of average to above average temperatures accompanied by low humidity, wind, and scattered precipitation associated with thunderstorms; and competition for firefighting resources, as fires continue to burn across the State and the West. The intent of Fire Restrictions is to reduce fire risk and prevent wildfires during periods of high to very high fire danger by decreasing potential sources of ignition.”
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