Montana Wildfire Concerns Return After July HeatFor a little while there, it looked like Montana might have dodged the bullet when it came to the wildfire concerns hanging over the state. A warmer winter with less snow, combined with intense summer heat, is changing the way fire season looks across the Big Sky. That June rain may have bought us some time, but after weeks of heat, fire season is far from over. LOOK: Ways To Improve Indoor Air Quality During Wildfire Smoke Wildfire smoke can have both short and long-term impacts on your health. Here's what the EPA recommends when it comes to improving air quality during periods of heavy wildfire smoke in your region.