Stage 1 Fire restrictions go into effect throughout region; some exceptions in Lincoln area for now

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest instituted Stage 1 fire restrictions throughout the forest beginning Friday, July 9 at 12:01 a.m., with the exception of the Lincoln Ranger District north of Highway 200 and the Rocky Mountain Ranger District.

"Drought conditions continue to worsen across the Forest, and the hot, dry, windy weather persists," according to a recent press release from the Un...