Montana's Wildfire Response Praised for Protecting Billions in Property

Montana's wildfire response praised for protecting billions in property

HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte commended the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) for its effectiveness during the 2025 fire season, keeping 94 percent of fires under its direct protection to 10 acres or fewer.

Gianforte praises Montana response for 2025 wildfire season

Governor Greg Gianforte expressed a positive reaction towards the response of the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) during the 20

Gianforte praises states' 2025 fire season response performance

Governor Greg Gianforte is touting Montanas performance in the 2025 fire season, saying the state was ready when it mattered. According to the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, crews kept 94 percent of the 2,424 wildfires they handled to 10 acres or fewer. It's a statistic the governor says reflects years of investment and forest management policy.The season saw just over 75,000 acres burned statewide; most of those fires…

Gov. Gianforte praises state's response to 2025 fire season

MISSOULA Gov. Greg Gianforte praised the State of Montanas fire response during the 2025 fire season on Wednesday.Thanks to rapid response from the Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation (DNRC), 94% of wildfires on state-protected land were kept at or below 10 acres in 2025.The state handles wildland fire protection for about 60 million acres of state, private and federal lands.The DNRC has resources for both communities and indi…