Helena National Forest

Flathead National Forest Announces Spring Prescribed Fire Projects
Flathead National Forest Announces Spring Prescribed Fire Projects
Flathead National Forest Announces Spring Prescribed Fire Projects
Kalispell, MT, March 22nd- The Flathead National Forest is planning to conduct spring prescribed fire projects, when weather, fuel conditions, and air quality become favorable.  Smoke will be visible from various places in the Flathead Valley depending on the location of the burn units and weather conditions...
Sucker Creek Fire Update 8-25-15 11:00am
Sucker Creek Fire Update 8-25-15 11:00am
Sucker Creek Fire Update 8-25-15 11:00am
All evacuations have been lifted. Area closures still in place until further notice. The lightning-caused Sucker Creek Fire, which is currently burning in the Sucker Creek area on the Lincoln Ranger District, is now approximately 2790 acres, and 55% contained...
Sucker Creek Fire Update 8-21-15 9:30am
Sucker Creek Fire Update 8-21-15 9:30am
Sucker Creek Fire Update 8-21-15 9:30am
The Sucker Creek Fire continues to burn on 2740 acres, 6 miles northeast of Lincoln, on the Helena National Forest. Movement continues to be away from town, toward the 2003 Snow Talon Fire burn scar. The fire is 25% contained. Weather: The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning today from 11:00 a.m. t...
Sucker Creek Fire Update 8-20-15
Sucker Creek Fire Update 8-20-15
Sucker Creek Fire Update 8-20-15
232 Firefighters continue efforts to control the Sucker Creek Fire, which now covers 2740 acres north of Lincoln on the Helena National Forest. The fire is 25% contained, and has moved into the burn scar from a 2003 wildfire.  Due to concerns for firefighter safety and multiple incident objectives, The Incident Management Team has determined that offensive actions will not be taken in the snag-lad
Helena Nat’l Forest: Sucker Creek Fire Update 8-17-15
Helena Nat’l Forest: Sucker Creek Fire Update 8-17-15
Helena Nat’l Forest: Sucker Creek Fire Update 8-17-15
The Sucker Creek Fire continues to burn 3 miles northeast of Lincoln, on the Helena National Forest. The fire is now 2500 acres, and 10% contained. The fire continues to burn away from Lincoln and toward an area burned by the 2003 Snow Talon Fire...