Polson Rural Fire District

08/23/2026

**Update 1:55pm**
Forward fire progression has been stopped with the fire measuring 3.2 acres. Crews are in mop up.

PRFD is responding to a confirmed fire in the Buffalo Bridge area. Please avoid the area. We do not have any additional information at this time.

08/12/2026

We are under a lake wind advisory Wednesday 8/12/26 from 6pm to 12am.

Strong winds will develop ahead of an incoming cold front. Please watch the weather if your out on the lake today. Also strong winds with the current dry conditions will allow for new fires to spread rapidly. Please use caution if recreating outdoors.

08/07/2026

Many have asked what a red flag warning is. Again Lake County will be in a red flag warning tomorrow from 12pm to 9pm.

08/07/2026

Our area will be in a red flag warning Saturday 8/8/26 from noon to 9pm. We are also in stage 1 fire restrictions. Please use extreme caution to prevent wildfires.

08/07/2026

Reminder as we start to see fires showing up in our area please keep the drones away.

If you fly, we can’t.

When drones are in the area, firefighting aircraft have to be grounded, putting crews and communities at risk. Keep your drone away from fire zones so firefighters can do their job safely.

08/07/2026

Update to the Minesinger 2 Fire

08/06/2026

8/6/26

There is a new fire start above Minesinger Trail south of Polson. The fire is currently estimated at 1 acre burning in timber half way up the Mission Mountain Range.

CSKT Division of Fire has a helicopter on scene and S.E.A.T's in route to work the fire and will work on getting crews to it. There is no immediate risk to homes or the public at this time. We will keep you updated as we can.

08/06/2026

This goes into effect at midnight, tonight!

08/06/2026

On Wednesday August 5th, 2026, at approximately 2:18 PM the City of Polson Fire Department, and the Polson Rural Fire District by Automatic Aid, were dispatched to a report of smoke coming from a garage on the 300 block of 6th Ave West. Arriving units found smoke showing from a detached garage. The fire is believed to have originated on the exterior of the building in the grass and extended into the structure. A quick knockdown by City and Rural fire crews contained damage to a small area on the interior of the building. Fire suppression and overhaul operations continued until 3:30 PM. The fire cause is considered unintentional, and the building sustained minor damage.

In total three fire apparatus and seventeen personnel responded to the scene. No injuries were reported by the residents or firefighters.

The City of Polson Fire Department would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance with the incident: Polson Rural Fire, Polson Ambulance, City of Polson Public Works, and Lake County 911 Center.

Photos courtesy of the City of Polson Fire Department.

For further information, contact Jodi O’Sullivan, PIO, City of Polson Fire Department [email protected]