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Missoula County Fire Protection Association
2020 AGENCY NEWS RELEASES & Proclamations:
NRCG News Release Aug. 7, 2018
Missoula Area Stage II Restrictions: effective 8/10/18 12:01 am
MCFPA News Release Oct 14, 2020
Fire Danger Moved to LOW in Missoula Area
MCFPA News Release Oct 9, 2020
Outdoor Burning Essential Ag & Rx Wildland Fire Opens 10/12
MCFPA News Release September 8, 2020
Fire Danger Down to High...Residents and Visitors Asked to Use Caution When Outdoors!
MCFPA News Release August 17, 2020
Fire Danger Very High in Missoula Area ...Effective Aug 18; Residents and Visitors Asked To Use Caution When Outdoors
MCFPA News Release July 6, 2020
Fire Danger MODERATE in Missoula County;Essential Ag & Prescribed Wildland Burning by Permit Opens
MCFPA News Release July 13, 2020
Fire Danger MODERATE in Missoula County; Outdoor Burning by Permit Remains “Open." 
MCFPA News Release Sept 21, 2020
Fire Danger Still High. Outdoor Burning Still Closed.
MCFPA News Release Sept. 28, 2020
Moderate Danger High; Outdoor Burning Still Closed. 
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STAGE II RESTRICTIONS:
Stage II  means no campfires, no smoking outside a vehicle / approved area, no operating combustion engines, welding or explosives and patrols after work in wildlands and no operating vehicles off roads and trails. Read more. 
QUESTIONS ABOUT FIRE-USE RESTRICTIONS:
If I conduct an activity that is restricted, can I be fined? Yes. The amounts may differ depending on the agency with authority in that area, but Montana State Law allows for a fine of up to six months in jail and $500.

Can I be held liable if I start a fire? Yes. You could be responsible for paying some or even all of the costs that it took to put the fire out. Check with the according agency on specific regulations.

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MISSOULA COUNTY fire agencies on occasion must implement Fire-Use-Restrictions for local, state and federal lands. These actions range from controlling Outdoor Burning by Permit (use of fire) as well as certain fire-causing actions. These Proclaimed restrictions advance in stages, as described here: 
STAGE I RESTRICTIONS:
In brief, Stage 1 means no campfires or smoking outside vehicles or approved areas. Read more. 
OUTDOOR BURNING CLOSED:
In brief, Burning Closed means no yard debris fires, agriculture or wildland prescribed fires in Missoula County. All Outdoor Burn Permits are suspended. Read more.