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Happy Labor Day from the USDA Forest Service. Our offices will be closed today in observance of the holiday, but nationa...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from the USDA Forest Service. Our offices will be closed today in observance of the holiday, but national forests and grasslands remain open for your enjoyment. Stay safe, pack out what you pack in and enjoy your public lands.

The Lolo National Forest is filling three permanent Administrative Support positions. Ideal candidates will have experi...
09/03/2026

The Lolo National Forest is filling three permanent Administrative Support positions. Ideal candidates will have experience with office management, front desk reception, HR management, and strong computer skills. Applications are open until September 9th. Apply at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/883344200

🥾The Lolo National Forest is looking for dedicated individuals to join our fire program. If you’re committed to teamwork...
09/02/2026

🥾The Lolo National Forest is looking for dedicated individuals to join our fire program. If you’re committed to teamwork, public service, and supporting forest health, we want to hear from you. 🌲

📍 LOCATIONS:
Missoula, MT
Huson, MT
Plains, MT
Superior, MT
Seeley, MT

💻 APPLY NOW
Apply at www.usajobs.gov.
Deadline: September 22, 2026.

ℹ️ LEARN MORE
Visit the Lolo National Foerst website to learn more: www.fs.usda.gov/r01/lolo/working-with-us/careers/fire-hire-2027.

📣 Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are being lifted on the Lolo National Forest on Wednesday, September 2! 🌧 Precipitation, coo...
09/01/2026

📣 Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are being lifted on the Lolo National Forest on Wednesday, September 2!

🌧 Precipitation, cooler temperatures, and shorter days have helped to reduce the fire danger across the Lolo National Forest. Our Stage 2 restrictions will be lifted tonight at 12:01 am (9/02/26).
🏕 Campfires will once again be allowed in campgrounds and in dispersed camping areas, but remember that Fire Danger on the Lolo National Forest remains HIGH which means a wildfire can still start and spread quickly. Never leave a campfire unattended, and make sure it is cold to the touch before leaving your campsite.

💻 Check https://www.mtfireinfo.org/ for local fire restrictions across Montana.

Montana Fire Information

08/31/2026

Two disturbances will be moving through the Northern Rockies Tuesday afternoon and then again Wednesday morning through early afternoon. These features will cause widespread shower and thunderstorms capable of producing wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph, moderate to heavy rainfall and lightning. Remember, when thunder roars go indoors.

🔥Miller Divide Fire, located 6 miles west of Clinton on the Missoula Ranger District, is 0.46 acres. Crews completed saw...
08/29/2026

🔥Miller Divide Fire, located 6 miles west of Clinton on the Missoula Ranger District, is 0.46 acres. Crews completed saw and hand line around the perimeter of the fire. Crews spent the day securing the fire's edge and mopping up pockets of heat in the interior. This work has brought the fire to 100% containment. Firefighters will return in the morning to continue with mop-up operations. This is the FINAL update for this fire.

Montana Fire Information

📸Burned area on the Miller Divide Fire

Wildfire Activity Update – August 29 @ 7:40 am🔥Ovando Fire, located 6 miles north of Ovando on the Seeley Ranger Distric...
08/29/2026

Wildfire Activity Update – August 29 @ 7:40 am

🔥Ovando Fire, located 6 miles north of Ovando on the Seeley Ranger District, is 0.25 acres in size. Four rappelers worked late into the evening, bringing the fire to 100% containment. Mop-up operations are ongoing this morning as heavies in the interior continue to burn. This will be the FINAL update for this fire.

🔥Miller Divide Fire, located 6 miles west of Clinton on the Missoula Ranger District, is 0.46 acres. Two engines and one type 2 crew are engaged in suppression efforts, mitigating hazard trees, clearing and improving a helispot for supply missions, and improving access to the fire. Thunderstorms are forecasted for the fire area later this afternoon with strong, gusty winds. The fire is 0% contained.

Montana Fire Information
Seeley Swan Pathfinder ~ Seeley Lake, MT

Wildfire Activity Update – August 28🔥Ovando Fire, located 6 miles north of Ovando on the Seeley Ranger District, is appr...
08/29/2026

Wildfire Activity Update – August 28

🔥Ovando Fire, located 6 miles north of Ovando on the Seeley Ranger District, is approximately 0.25 acres in size. Four rappelers are working late into the night to build containment line and will spike out on the fire overnight. All other resources have been released. The lightning-caused fire is 0% contained.

🔥Miller Divide Fire, located 6 miles west of Clinton on the Missoula Ranger District, is 0.46 acres. Two engines and one type 2 crew are working to build containment line and cut out a helispot to be used for supply missions tomorrow. All three crews will spike out in the fire area tonight. The lightning-caused fire is 0% contained.

Montana Fire Information
Seeley Swan Pathfinder ~ Seeley Lake, MT

NEW WILDFIRE Miller Divide Fire - August 28The Lolo National Forest is responding to a fire on the Missoula Ranger Dist...
08/29/2026

NEW WILDFIRE
Miller Divide Fire - August 28

The Lolo National Forest is responding to a fire on the Missoula Ranger District. The fire is six miles west of Clinton, MT in the Miller Divide area. Responding resources include two type 6 engines, one type 2 hand crew, one type 1 helicopter and air attack. The helicopter is conducting bucket drops while ground resources make their way into the fire. The fire is estimated at 0.25 acre with active flames and group tree torching.

More information will be posted as it becomes available.

Montana Fire Information

📸Aerial view of Miller Divide Fire during a fly over. Photo Credit: Smoke Jumper Sherpa Aircraft

NEW WILDFIRE Ovando Fire - August 28The Lolo National Forest is responding alongside Montana DNRC resources to a wildfi...
08/28/2026

NEW WILDFIRE
Ovando Fire - August 28

The Lolo National Forest is responding alongside Montana DNRC resources to a wildfire on the Seeley Ranger District. The fire is six miles north of Ovando near McCabe Mountain. The smoke column is visible to Ovando, surrounding communities and Highway 200. Responding resources include three engines and four heli-rappelers.

The fire is lightning caused and estimated at 0.25 acres. More information will be posted as it becomes available.

Montana Fire Information
Seeley Swan Pathfinder ~ Seeley Lake, MT

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