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Wildfires rage across the region, with a Spokane man arrested for arson tied to the destructive Old Trails Fire that’s already destroyed hundreds of homes. Smoke blankets skies far beyond the flames, affecting air quality and visibility statewide. In Kalispell, a SWAT response was deployed after a 43-year-old made threats, underscoring volatile public safety incidents. Meanwhile, a bizarre and alarming report claims a man caught fire after being tasered by a wildlife officer during a trespassing dispute—leaving him with burns and nerve damage. And in the Custer Gallatin National Forest, grizzly bear research is underway, meaning trapping is active—so hikers and visitors are urged to heed warning signs and stay alert.

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