2024 wildfire briefing: Montana Governor Gianforte emphasizes aggressive firefighting and active forest management to mitigate risks.

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte held the 2024 wildfire briefing, emphasizing the importance of aggressive attack on all fires and active forest management to mitigate the risk of severe wildfires. Montana's Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) placed over 36,000 forested acres under management in 2023, up from 11,000 in 2020. Despite unpredictable weather, Montana officials remain prepared for the upcoming wildfire season, with 96% of the state's wildfires in 2023 kept to 10 acres or less.