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Controlled Burn for Helena's Forest Health | Helena News
A massive controlled burn in Grizzly Gulch, near Helena, covered over 500 acres as part of a long-term forest management strategy to reduce wildfire risk. Planned years in advance and requiring coordination with private landowners, the operation reflects decades of partnership between local residents like Ray Prill and the Forest Service. Fire management officer Michael Kaiser emphasized that while fires can’t be prevented entirely, these burns make them more manageable—protecting the city and surrounding areas through proactive, strategic forest health efforts. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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