Tag: wildfire

Effects of Wildfire Smoke on Local Residents

September 22, 2017

The effects of the recent wildfires go beyond damaged property and scorched forests. There are major health risks involved for firefighters and for everyone else. Reporter Wayne Stevenson has the details on the effects of the smoke from the wildfires on residents of the Missoula area.

UM Students Take Fall Semester Off To Fight Wildfires

September 20, 2013

Student Firefighters

Carter Mark decided to take the fall semester of his senior year off from school to keep fighting wildfires and pay for classes.  University of Montana advisers tell students to carefully consider their credit load and financial situation before taking time off.

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