Posted on January 16, 2026
Outdoor burning in Missoula County is still closed. The Prescribed Wildland burning season ended on Nov. 30; the Essential Agriculture burning season ended on Oct. 31, and the General burning season ended Aug. 31. All outdoor burning seasons will open on March 1, 2026, weather condition dependent. Despite the warmer weather this winter, outdoor burning will remain closed due to poor air quality dispersion.
Read the full news release at missoulapublichealth.org