Carter County lifts Stage 1

Carter County Fire Warden, Neil Kittelmann and Carter County commissioners have lifted Stage 1 Fire Restrictions as of midnight on Thursday, December 12, 2024. U.S. Forest Service remains in Stage 2 in the Custer National Forest until at least December 25, 2024.

Fire Warden, Neil Kittelmann has stated that burn permits will be strictly enforced. If you plan to burn you must call the Sheriff's Office, 406-775-8743, before burning. Kittelmann is asking if you have large stumps/logs or items that will burn for an extended period of time, that you refrain from burning due to the possible fire threat. There still remains a threat of fire spreading if the winds should blow.

Kittelmann and Carter County Commissioners extend a sincere thank you for everyone's cooperation and understanding while the county was in Stage 1.

Carter County was very fortunate to experience limited wildfires during the 2024 fire season. There were fourteen (14) fires burning 2,566 acres.