Fire danger grows, restrictions in place in Lake County, other counties, FWP says

By: Daily Montanan Staff

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: August 10, 2026

Words: 209

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks said Stage 1 fire restrictions are in place on land it manages in Lake County.

Those places include state parks, fishing access sites, wildlife management areas and other areas.

A news release Monday said the action followed restrictions put in place by Lake County and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.

“Under Stage 1 fire restrictions, campfires are generally prohibited unless an exemption is in place,” the news release said.

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