Montana governor mobilized the National Guard for wildfire response
7/29/2021 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Fire
Relief, Response & Restrictions
AFFECTED AREAS:
Montana
Start Date: 7/22/2021
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Gov. Greg Gianforte mobilized the Montana National Guard on July 22 to help with wildfire response as much of the state faced drought and elevated fire danger. Two helicopter crews, involving 24 soldiers, were ordered to enter active duty.
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation requested military support to aid in wildland fire suppression efforts and will receive one UH-60 Black Hawk crew from the Montana National Guard in Billings.
Associated Press News (New York), July 22, 2021
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