Living on the West Shore of Flathead Lake means living with wildfire risk. These are the same resources our crew relies on: real-time alerts, current conditions, burn rules, and printable guides to help you protect your home before fire season starts.
Get instant notifications for wildfires, evacuations, and other emergencies straight to your phone or email through Hyper-Reach.
Sign up now → Live MapLake County’s live map shows active fires, hazards, and current conditions across the county.
View the map → WeatherForecasts, red flag warnings, and fire weather outlooks for our area from the NWS Missoula office.
Check the forecast → Burn PermitsPermits for open burning are issued through the CSKT Division of Fire. Questions about a permit? Call the Division of Fire at (406) 676-2550.
Apply online → PlanningThe county’s roadmap for reducing wildfire risk across our shared landscape.
Read the plan → PartnerOur tribal fire partner, responsible for burn permits and wildland fire management across the Flathead Reservation.
Learn more →Two Montana-wide guides worth keeping on hand, from Montana’s wildfire prevention partners.
A practical, statewide guide to defensible space and preparing your home and family for wildfire season.
Download the PDF → PDF GuideBuilding and retrofit guidance for making your home’s roof, siding, and vents more resistant to wildfire embers.
Download the PDF →Our own printable guide walks you through defensible space, home hardening, and a go-bag checklist, the exact steps that give firefighters a fighting chance to save your home.
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General open-burning windows for our area. Always confirm current restrictions before you burn.
| Dates | Status |
|---|---|
| March 1 to April 30 | Open spring burning |
| May 1 to June 30 | Permit required |
| July 1 to Sept 30 | No burning |
| Oct 1 to Nov 30 | Open fall burning |
| Dec 1 to Feb 28 | No burning |
Source: CSKT Division of Fire. Questions about a specific date or permit? Call (406) 676-2550.
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