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Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has announced that no fires will be allowed on any of their campsites due to Stage Two Fire Restrictions put in place on Friday.

From Very High to High.

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Wednesday morning lightning causes 5 fires.

Weather predictions are key to fire danger levels.

Put your campfires out!

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is asking people who float the rivers and camp in the woods around western Montana to use caution to flat and camp keeping safety in mind.

With the hot temperatures this week and a dry, windy weekend, fire officials are warning outdoor recreationists to be extra careful with fires, especially campfires.

Fire officials are still concerned about the danger of wildfire in western Montana, despite the calendar advancing into September.

Fire officials with the Missoula County Fire Prevention Association have increased the fire danger level to high, and continued the policy that debris burning is no long allowed