Additional Montana Counties Under Fire Restrictions Amidst Summer Heat

As summer heat intensifies, more counties in Montana are now under fire restrictions.

Starting today at 12:01 a.m., Stage I fire restrictions are in effect for Deer Lodge County in west-central Montana. In south-central Montana, Stillwater County is now under Stage I restrictions, while Sweet Grass County has escalated to Stage II restrictions beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 26. Additionally, Treasure County in southeastern Montana will enter Stage I restrictions at the same time.

FWP Properties Affected by Fire Restrictions:

Deer Lodge County:

• Warm Springs Wildlife Management Area (WMA)
• Lost Creek WMA
• Lost Creek State Park
• Anaconda Smoke Stack State Park
• Mount Haggin WMA
• Sportsman's Park Fishing Access Site (FAS)
• Fishtrap Creek FAS
• Garrity Mountain WMA
• Blue Eyed Nellie WMA
• Stuart Mill Bay FAS
• Stucky Ridge WMA

Stillwater County:

• Big Lake Wildlife Management Area
• Buffalo Jump FAS
• Castle Rock FAS
• Cliff Swallow FAS
• Fireman’s Point FAS
• Holmgren FAS
• Homestead Isle FAS
• Indian Fort FAS
• Jeffrey’s Landing FAS
• Moraine FAS
• Rosebud Isle FAS
• Swinging Bridge FAS
• Whitebird FAS

Sweet Grass County:

• Big Rock Fishing FAS
• Boulder Forks FAS
• Bratten FAS
• Grey Bear FAS
• Otter Creek FAS
• Pelican FAS
• Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park

Treasure County:

• Myers Bridge FAS
• Isaac Homestead WMA
• Amelia Island WMA

Stage I Fire Restrictions Prohibit:

• Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire.
• Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.

Stage II Fire Restrictions Include Stage I Restrictions Plus Prohibit:

• Operating motorized vehicles off designated roads and trails.
• Using explosives.
• Operating any internal combustion engine, welding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with an open flame between 1 p.m. and 1 a.m.

However, gas or propane stoves that can be turned on and off are still allowed under Stage II restrictions.

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These restrictions will remain in effect until further notice. The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) urges everyone to exercise caution due to dry conditions and high fire danger.

For more information on wildfire prevention and updates on fires in Montana, visit www.mtfireinfo.org.