Montana Tourism: Wildfires & Fire Safety

Fire safety is an important matter when vacationing in Montana. Knowing the facts on how to prevent starting a wildfire could save many trees, animals, homes, and lives.

Wildfire Safety

We Can't Stop Them Without Your Help

Carelessness: wildland "enemy #1." Each year, the number of wildfires increase. Why? Because forest users-well meaning people-haven't been careful when the fire danger is high. You can be a part of the fire prevention team by knowing a few facts, and following a few simple rules:

-Don't throw burning objects-like cigarettes or matches-from any vehicle.

-Parking over dry grass may cause a fire. Hot exhaust pipes, catalytic converters, and mufflers are as dangerous as a match.

-When you camp or walk through wildland areas, follow fire safety rules. Above all, never leave any fire until it is completely out.

-Learn the facts about fires: how they start, what conditions favor them. Don't start any fire when the danger is high.

On a hot, dry day, two seconds of carelessness could destroy trees, brush, animals, homes, and lives.

IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU. .. STOP AND THINK!

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- content from US Dept. of Agriculture