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Miller Peak Fire

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Unit Information

Lolo National Forest 
24 Fort Missoula Road 
Missoula, 
Montana 
59804 
Lolo National Forest 
24 Fort Missoula Road 
Missoula, 
Montana 
59804 

Incident Contacts

Lolo Fire Information
Email: anna.bateson@usda.gov
Phone: (406) 360 - 5638

Highlighted Activity

July 15, Miller Peak Fire Update 07-15-2024
The Miller Peak fire is still estimated at 500 acres. Accurate acreage is difficult to obtain due to limited visibility due to smoke and area terrain. Aviation resources will continue to support the fire today, with attention to ensuring that ongoing use is effective at meeting suppression objectives. Resources on scene include 8 engines, 3 helicopters, multiple crews, and miscellaneous… Read more
Publication Type: News -
Updated Evacuation Warning Upper Miller Creek Road 07-15-2024
**π„π•π€π‚π”π€π“πˆπŽπ π–π€π‘ππˆππ†**πƒπ„π’π‚π‘πˆππ“πˆπŽπ 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 for the 𝐌𝐒π₯π₯𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐀 𝐟𝐒𝐫𝐞: Residents from 14380 Upper Miller Creek Road to the junction of the West Fork Schwartz Creek Road and then from the Junction of West Fork Schwartz Creek Road to 7018 West Fork Schwartz Creek Road are under an EVACUATION WARNING.While every effort will be made to first issue and Evacuation WARNING, please be aware that due to the… Read more
Publication Type: Announcement -

Highlighted Media

Miller Peak July 14th
Miller Peak July 14th
Mon, 07/15/2024 - 12:19
Miller Peak July 14th
Miller Peak July 14th
Aerial Photo of the Miller Peak Fire
Aerial Photo of the Miller Peak Fire
Sun, 07/14/2024 - 22:59
Aerial Photo of the Miller Peak Fire
Aerial Photo of the Miller Peak Fire
Public Information Map, July 15
Public Information Map, July 15
Mon, 07/15/2024 - 08:56
Public Information Map, July 15
Public Information Map, July 15

The Miller Peak Fire was first reported the afternoon of July 14, 2024. Growth continues to be driven by wind and topography.  The fire is located about 8 miles southeast of Missoula in the Plant Creek drainage of Miller Creek. Fire behavior has been very active and is in dense mixed conifer. Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 5 has been ordered. 

The Missoula County Sheriff's Office has issued evacuation warnings due to this fire. Please visit their Facebook page for the latest information: Missoula County Sheriff's Office

 

Basic Information
Current as of Mon, 07/15/2024 - 15:46
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Under Investigation
Date of Origin
Location 8 miles southeast of Missoula
Incident Commander Lolo National Forest, Missoula Ranger District
Coordinates 46Β° 43' 52'' Latitude
-113Β° 53'
08
'' Longitude
Current Situation
Total Personnel: 62
Size 500 Acres
Fuels Involved

Timber (grass and understory)
Outlook
Current Weather
Weather Concerns

Hot and dry conditions will persist over the fire  location for the next several days. Monsoonal moisture will be  moving through the ridge causing partly cloudy conditions, but do not see any storms impacting the fire. Gusty westerly winds will redevelop Monday afternoon. The winds are expected to significantly lighter on Tuesday

Recent Articles

Updated Evacuation Warning Upper Miller Creek Road 07-15-2024
Evacuation Warning Upper Miller Creek Road 07-15-2024
July 15, Miller Peak Fire Update 07-15-2024
July 14, Miller Peak Fire Update 07-15-2024

Incident Cooperators

Montana DNRC
Missoula County Sheriff's Office
Missoula Rural Fire District
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