With the continued dry and hot conditions the Flathead County Board of Commissioners have declared that we will begin Stage II Fire Restrictions started midnight July 26th.
This means
-Campfires are prohibited.
Liquified petroluem gas (LPG) stoves that can be turned on and off are allowed in areas of clear flammable materials.
-Smoking is prohibited outside of vehicles, buildings, and developed recreation sites, unless in a barren area at least 3 feet in diameter.
-Operating motorized vehicles off of designated roads and trails is prohibited.
-Operating any internal combustion engine, welding, operating a torch with open flame, and using any explosive is prohibited from 1pm to 1am. A one hour patrol following cessation of work is required.
Please visit https://flathead.mt.gov for further information.
