Experts Say Never Leave These Items In A Hot Car

Montana Drivers Need to Prepare for Rising Summer Heat

So far in 2026 we've been pretty lucky here in Montana when it comes to hot weather.

I'm sure you've all heard about triple-digit temperatures elsewhere, but here in Montana it's been pretty nice so far.

Summer Car Safety: Dangers Of Leaving Items Inside Vehicles

We've had plenty of rain lately, and I don't remember the last time we got above 80 in Great Falls.

Still, we all know that temperatures will continue to rise, and at some point we're all going to be wishing it was winter again.

We've all been told not to leave our kids or our pets inside of a locked vehicle, but there are plenty of other things you should remember to remove from your car this summer.

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Items You Should Never Leave In A Hot Car This Summer

Most people don't think twice about certain items being left in the back seat or even on the dashboard of their car most days. But both extreme cold and extreme heat can have you returning to your car to find a huge mess because something exploded.

Worse, when it comes to the summer months, there's a chance it's not just a mess inside your car, but the potential for a fire is there too.

So check out the gallery below of items you should always check twice to see if you've removed them before we too reach those triple-digit temperatures.