CSKT reduces fire danger to moderate

Due to recent moisture, wildland fire officials with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Division of Fire have lowered the fire danger within the Flathead Indian Reservation to moderate.

Debris burning with a permit is open until the end of June, but fire officials urge all outdoor burners to not burn on windy days. Everyone who burns needs to have water on-scene and a tool suitable for throwing dirt on an escaping fire prior to ignition.

According to Fire Management Specialist C.T. Camel, “Lake, Missoula and Sanders County fire resources have been busy this spring with numerous escaped debris burns. Please be vigilant if you do decide to burn.”

Safety tips include the following:

● Make sure all trailer chains are secure and try to do farm/ranch activities in the morning before the heat of the day.

● Make sure your campfire is in an established fire ring and not a rock ring.

● Make sure your campfire is out when you leave the area. Use plenty of water and tools to stir up the coals and don’t leave until the area is cool to the touch.

For more information, call Camel at 406-676-2550 ext. 6407 or email ct.camel@cskt.org