GLENDIVE, Mont. - West Glendive Fire Department reports to Facebook that the eastern Montana fire season kicked off on Monday with a wildfire that took 19 engines, five tenders, four command vehicles, one dozer and a blade to put out.
According to the Facebook post, West Glendive was paged at approximately 6:27 PM on April 22, 2024, to a fire southeast of the town.
Their response was reportedly matched with support from Wibaux, Fallon, and Prairie Counties, and the Bureau of Land Management was on the scene.
"This was truly an incredible turnout on what could have been a very bad day, thank you to everyone that came to assist," West Glendive Fire Department said.
This fire was secured despite battling 55 mph winds.
NonStop will keep you up-to-date on fires near you as fire season flickers to a start.
