Flathead County Board of Commissioners have declared that we are in Stage II Fire Restrictions

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.