Frenchtown Rural Fire District

06/17/2026

Fire danger is now MODERATE. Please be careful. Our vegetation is drying out fast!

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Due to increasing temperatures and drying vegetation, wildland fire officials with the Missoula County Fire Protection Association (MCFPA) have raised the fire danger within Missoula County to MODERATE, effective immediately. When fire danger is moderate, fires readily start in open, dry grassland and spread quickly on windy days. Residents and visitors are asked to use caution when using fire. Keep campfires small and completely extinguish them before leaving.

Outdoor burning in Missoula County remains open. This includes the General, Essential Agriculture, and Prescribed Wildland Outdoor Burning seasons. If you are planning to burn, please be aware of the conditions of not only your burn pile, but the vegetation in the surrounding area and forecasted weather. Always monitor the weather closely. After activating your permit, have an adequate supply of personnel, water, and equipment to control your burn, and do not leave it unattended until it is cold-to-the-touch. Never burn more than you can adequately handle.

Know before you go by visiting www.MCFPA.org for further local information and www.MTFireInfo.org for information on fire restrictions in place throughout the state, as well as information on current active fires and wildfire preparedness.

06/17/2026

June 16, 2026 @ 6:03pm.

The 64 West and 64 East fires on I90 at Crystal Springs have forward progress stopped and a wet line in place. Crews are working on mopping up.

There is NO EVACUATION needed and Mineral County will update their messaging.

Always be prepared and let’s all be safe out there.

UPDATE 7:45pm crews are finishing up operations for the day.

A huge thank you to Superior Vol. Fire Department, Mineral County Sheriffs Office, Montana Highway Patrol, Montana Department of Transportation and Lolo National Forest.

It’s always a pleasure working with you. Thank you to MHP & MDT for watching our backs on the interstate!

MDT Scott Lowry snapped the attached photo just after fire units arrived.

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06/14/2026

June 14, 2026 @ 6:14am Frenchtown firefighters responded for a report of a vehicle overturned in Petty Creek near the West Fork of Petty Creek. 

FRFD, Missoula County Sheriff, Montana Highway Patrol, MESI, and LifeFlight are searching the area.

UPDATE 6:50am - driver located and is ok.

~801

06/09/2026

Frenchtown firefighters have a lot more work to do after the incident.

This video shows firefighters cleaning hose, refilling air bottles, cleaning tools & gear, replacing gear and rehabbing all apparatus to ensure we are ready for the next call.

Again, this is after spending hours battling a residential structure fire and after working all day.

Our firefighters are dedicated to this community and maintaining the readiness to protect it!

Thank you for all of our community support!

Let’s all be safe out there!

~801

06/04/2026

June 4, 2026 Frenchtown firefighters are helping out with the Bronc Stampede 2026.

Happy summer break to all of the staff and students at Frenchtown Elementary!

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Frenchtown Schools

06/02/2026

Tonight Tuesday June 2, 2026 6pm @ Frenchtown Fire Hall.

06/02/2026

June 1, 2026 @ 6:21pm Frenchtown firefighters responded to a structure fire on Trigger Ct just north of the Wye. There was one minor injury and major damage to the home.

Please keep this family in your thoughts & prayers as they work through this.

A huge thank you to the the Missoula Rural Fire District, Arlee Fire-EMS, Missoula City Fire and MESI for their assistance.

Both Frenchtown and Arlee had a huge response from our volunteer members - many after a long day of work at their jobs. Thank you!!!

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Missoula Rural Fire District Arlee Volunteer Fire Department City of Missoula Fire DepartmentMissoula Emergency Services

06/01/2026

May 31, 2026 @ 1240 hrs Frenchtown firefighters responded along with East Missoula, Missoula City, Arlee, Florence, and Missoula Airport firefighters to assist Missoula Rural Fire with a large fire at Axmen’s yard.

A huge shoutout to Bob Hereford @ 406 Log Hauling for the water deliveries! We appreciate the help!

UPDATE 5/31 @ 1830 hrs The fire is under control.

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Missoula Rural Fire District City of Missoula Fire Department Arlee Volunteer Fire Department Florence Fire & EMS East Missoula Rural Fire Department

05/29/2026

5-29-26 @ 1023 hrs Frenchtown firefighters responded to a big rig fire on interstate 90 at MM85 in Huson. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the overheated brakes and wheels.

A huge thank you to another truck driver who saw this and was able to get the big rig pulled over, call 911 and assist in extinguishing the fire.

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05/28/2026

Frenchtown firefighters had a great time at the Alberton High School career fair. Thank you for the opportunity to introduce firefighting to the students!

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