New Stage 1 Restrictions & Heat Advisory for Northwest Montana

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Starting Saturday, August 3rd, campfires are banned in Northwest Montana as Stage 1 fire restrictions take effect in Flathead and Lincoln counties, Flathead and Kootenai forests, Glacier National Park, and state lands. Even after Tuesday's rainfall, hot weather is on the horizon with highs in the upper 90s and a heat advisory in place.
No new fires have been reported, but current fires are being closely monitored. Expect smoke from Oregon fires to impact Western Montana.

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