We’re on pins and needles all summer long. So much of the forest is at a close proximity to private lands and structures," said one Bitterroot National Forest District ranger.

The Western Montana All Hazards Incident Management Team took command of the fire this week, with 194 personnel now working to control the blaze.

The Banana Lake Fire burning four miles north of Plains has burned 929 acres and sits at 15% containment.The fire was ...

With one fire blowing up over the weekend and an expected worse-than-average wildfire season across Montana, Gov. Greg Gianforte touted the efforts of the state Department of Natural Resources and ...

The Banana Lake Fire grew slightly in acreage over Tuesday night, reaching 929 acres burned by the time of the Montana DNRC ...