Fire Danger - Missoula County MT

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FIRE DANGER Ratings in Missoula County

The kinds of fuel on our landscape, the amount of rain that falls, the direction of the wind, the day's temperature and humidity -- these factors all help fire professionals determine what kind of FIRE DANGER exists in Missoula County during wildfire season. In times of HIGH fire danger, even a small ignition can lead quickly to a catastrophic wildfire - particularly if your local FIRE AGENCY RESOURCES ARE BUSY fighting a wildfire somewhere else. When wildland fires occur at the fringes of our communities, where rural- or wildland-fire response is always limited, these ignitions can and do threaten and destroy family dwellings.

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Missoula County

FIRE DANGER RATING SYSTEM

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MCFPA Members meet often during wildland fire season to determine wildfire risks and dangers for the public. SO, check back with us YEAR ROUND to stay Fire Wise & Prepared.

And IF YOU SEE AN ILLEGAL or UNWANTED FIRE in Missoula County, please call 9-1-1:

• STRUCTURE ON FIRE (house / business), CALL 9-1-1.

• WILDLAND FIRE (forest / open land),
CALL 9-1-1.

Last Updated: December 20, 2011

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