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Fire crews responding to lightning-caused fires across the forest

The Lolo National Forest took on over 800 lightning strikes throughout the day on Wednesday. As a result, crews are actively responding to fires across several Districts, according to an update from the Lolo National Forest. The majority of the activity is reportedly occurring on the Plains-Thompson Falls, Superior and Ninemile Ranger Districts in the western portion of the forest in Sanders and Mineral Counties. The Thompson Creek Fire, located two and a half miles from Superior, was reported at 3:59 p.m. Wednesday, and is holding at around three to five acres in size. So far, the Thompson Peak Lookout has been evacuated while crews work to contain the blaze. This fire is visible from I-90, Superior and Thompson Creek Drainage.

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