UPDATE: 9:23 a.m. - October 9, 2025
The Jette Fire, which broke out north of Polson on Wednesday afternoon, has burned five acres.
The Polson Rural Fire District (PRFD) reports the blaze was contained as of Wednesday night.
CSKT Division of Fire personnel will return to the scene on Thursday to mop up any hot spots.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
"We ask everyone to please keep in mind that while burning is permitted at this time, you are responsible for keeping your burn under control," PRFD stated in a social media post.
"Conditions are still dry enough to support fire spread, particularly with a little bit of wind. You can be held liable for any damages caused by your fire."
(second report: 3:42 p.m. - October 8, 2025)
POLSON - Several agencies remain on the scene of a Wednesday afternoon wildlands fire in the Polson area.
The Polson Rural Fire District reports lines have been established around the blaze.
The Polson Rural Fire District, the City of Polson Fire Department, the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and the CSKT Division of Fire are working to contain the fire.
A social media post states that some homes off Pine Hill in the Jette Lake Trail area were temporarily evacuated.
(first report: 2:36 p.m. - October 8, 2025)
POLSON - Crews are responding to a reported Wednesday afternoon grass fire in the Polson area.
The Polson Rural Fire District reports units have been responding to a grass fire on Jette Hill.
A social media post states there are "possible evacuations" in the Jette Lake area.
We will have additional information as it becomes available.
