List of Wildfires Currently Burning in Montana [2021 Edition]
Wildfire season began quite a bit earlier than usual this year in Montana. Dry, drought-like conditions have resulted in multiple fires are wildfires burning throughout the state.
The largest wildfire burning in Montana is the Trail Creek Fire. The fire is burning along the border of Montana and Idaho 20 miles west of Wisdom, Montana. The fire is currently 32,933 Acres. The fire was started by lightning on Thursday, July 8, 2021.
Fires Burning in Montana
Trail Creek Fire
The Trail Creek Fire started on July 8, 2021, approximately 20 miles West of Wisdom, Montana, as the result of lightning. 32,933 Acres have burned. 137 personnel are assigned to the Trail Creek Fire. The estimated containment date is November 1, 2021.
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Fuels reduction shields Garnet Ghost Town from fire danger
The Anderson Hill Fire burning in Granite and Powell counties has now burned almost 800 acres, and it s burning dangerously close to one of Montana s favorite landmarks, Garnet Ghost Town.
By: Megan Mannering
and last updated 2021-07-22 18:36:12-04
GARNET GHOST TOWN â The Anderson Hill Fire burning in Granite and Powell counties has now burned almost 800 acres and is dangerously close to one of Montana s favorite landmarks Garnet Ghost Town.
Each year, the gravel roads of this ghost town see 30,000 visitors, but this week the town is living up to its name.
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