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  "path": "/news/06062026/montana-drought-heat-elevated-wildfire-risk/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-06T09:00:00.000Z",
  "site": "https://insideclimatenews.org",
  "tags": [
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    "Drought",
    "Greg Gianforte",
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    "Montana",
    "Montana Governor",
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  "textContent": "Montana officials are warning that the 2026 wildfire season could bring above-normal fire risk to parts of the state, driven by a mix of drought conditions, wind events and warmer-than-average winter temperatures. At a statewide wildfire outlook briefing on Tuesday, Gov. Greg Gianforte joined state, local and federal officials to discuss preparedness for the upcoming […]",
  "title": "Montana Officials Warn of Elevated Wildfire Risk From Increasing Drought, Heat and Wind"
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