Just hours after the county went under an "Extreme" fire danger designation, Missoula County Commissioners voted this morning, June 30, to enact Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, which will be enforced starting Thrusday morning, July 2.
State Forester Bob Harrington told KGVO News that the fire season of 2015 could be among the worst ever. unless the area receives some much-needed rain.
Earlier this week we found out that the city of Hamilton was going to cancel their fireworks show on the fourth of July due to a shortage of funds. Just yesterday, Farmers State Bank has stepped up and said they would supply the $3,200 so the town fireworks show could continue this year...
Fireworks stands have opened in Western Montana, and the Missoula Fire Department reminds residents that most fireworks are illegal to use within the city limits.
Temporary restrictions were put in place regarding fireworks just before the 4th of July by the Missoula City Council, but those restrictions have expired.