State, feds give 2026 wildfire season outlook

By: Jordan Hansen

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: June 3, 2026

Words: 719

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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While recent rains are part of a reason for some optimism surrounding this year’s wildfire outlook, it could “turn on a dime” officials warned during a seasonal briefing.

Gov. Greg Gianforte, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Director Amanda Kaster, and representatives from other state, local and federal agencies gave the update to the governor on Tuesday.

“Over the past several years, we have expanded our response capabilities to defeat and meet the demands …

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