AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWildfire Emergency in the Inland Northwest: Eastern Washington’s fires near Spokane have destroyed at least 600 homes and businesses and driven about 60,000 people to evacuate, with officials warning the blaze is still uncontained and stretching firefighting resources. Heat Dome, Fire Risk: A record-challenging heat wave is baking the West, with Montana forecast highs near 104°F in Great Falls and dangerous overnight temperatures that don’t let people recover. Montana Drought Fallout: USDA designated five Montana counties as primary natural disaster areas for drought, unlocking emergency farm loans for producers in Dawson, Richland, Roosevelt, Sheridan and Wibaux (plus contiguous counties). Bear Conflicts Rise as Berries Fail: FWP says a widespread berry crop failure is pushing black bears and grizzlies into neighborhoods for garbage and backyard livestock, urging residents to secure attractants. Fishing Closures on Hot, Low Rivers: Record heat and low flows are forcing more fishing restrictions across the West, including Montana stretches where trout need cooler water.
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