HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte blasted the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) in a letter for mismanagement and an unwillingness to aggressively fight fires on federal land.
"The State of Montana is committed, and will continue, to show up and fight fire aggressively and safely within its wildfire protection," the governor wrote. "It is my expectation that the USFS meet that same commitment within its jurisdiction and responsibility as well. However, as we discussed, I have concerns about several fires this season where USFS is not being honest with the public and partners about its suppressi...
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