Climate Change
Montana Officials Warn of Elevated Wildfire Risk From Increasing Drought, Heat and Wind
Volunteer departments, often the first to respond to blazes, face recruiting challenges, and federal firefighting agencies are in flux.
Montana officials are warning that the 2026 wildfire season could bring above-normal fire risk to parts of the state, driven by a mix of drought conditions, wind events and warmer-than-average winter temperatures.
Montana Officials Warn of Elevated Wildfire Risk From Increasing Drought, Heat and Wind