Deer Creek Fire
Active
Lincoln County, Montana · Discovered August 20, 2026
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 11 hours ago
Deer Creek Fire
The Deer Creek Fire fire has burned 601 acres in Lincoln County, Montana. Crews have reached 0% containment. Air quality near the fire is moderate (AQI 55). 25 personnel are assigned to the incident.
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Growth & containment history
| Recorded | Size | Contained |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026, 1:48:52 AM | 601 acres | 0% |
| 8/21/2026, 1:43:52 AM | 0.1 acres | 0% |
| 8/21/2026, 12:27:26 AM | 5.0 acres | 0% |
| 8/21/2026, 12:02:24 AM | 345 acres | 0% |
| 8/20/2026, 8:49:32 PM | 5.0 acres | - |
History recorded by Fire Nearby each time upstream size or containment changes.
About this data
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