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Smoldering in plain sight: How coal seam mapping is helping mitigate fire risk across the state

by Leigh Walden 09.11.202509.11.2025

Southeastern Montana landowners contend with the legacy of a 2024 wildfire that ignited more than 100 coal seams.

Long Read, News, NEWS: Dispatch, Wildfires

As August Hits Midway Point, Greater Yellowstone Wildfire Season Picks Up

by Leigh Walden 08.20.202508.21.2025

A wildfire burns the forest near a lake.

As August hits the midway point, Montana’s wildfire season picks up

by Leigh Walden 08.19.202508.20.2025

This year’s wildfire season has been chill so far. Why?

by Leigh Walden 07.24.202507.24.2025

wildfire prescribed burn Yellowstone National Park

The path to the fireline: Ways to become a wildland firefighter in Montana

by Leigh Walden 07.17.202507.17.2025

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