Governor Steve Bullock issued an executive order Sunday declaring a state of emergency to meet demand for aviation fuel and other fire suppression resources in order to fight fires.
The governor's office has also secured a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA to help fight Helena’s North Hills Fire, a press release Sunday stated.
“I join all Montanans in thanking the firefighters who are working around the clock to keep lives and property safe as we face some challenging fires in our state,” Governor Bullock said in a press release. “I’m also grateful to FEMA for acting quickly and providing us with assistance, and I’m pleased that local, state and federal agencies are coordinating closely to mitigate risk and put out fires.”
