DNRC says humans cause almost half of Montana wildfires

  • Source: NBC Montana
  • Published: 07/19/2017 12:00 AM

Lightning sparked several fires over the weekend, but fire officials say people can cause more than their fair share of wildfires. The Forest Service says up to half of all wildfires are human caused in Montana, and if the public can eliminate human-caused fires it could save money, resources and lives. Fire officials with the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation say campfires are one of the biggest culprits of human-caused wildfires. "Please, we’re asking you as fire officials, it really helps us out when we're trying to take care of (all) these lightning ignitions," said DNRC spokesman Jordan Koppen.



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