Due to severe and widespread thunderstorms and lightning across the Lolo National Forest, firefighters were actively responding to multiple smoke reports.
The National Weather Service reports that over 200 lightning strikes in the western Montana area late Friday resulted in numerous small fires being battled over the weekend.
This Living with Fire page is hosted by the Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation. Check current active fires, how to prepare your home in advance, and make your community more fire safe.