Lumber Fire
Active
Sanders County, Montana · Discovered August 22, 2026
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 2 hours ago
Lumber Fire
The Lumber Fire fire has burned 7.0 acres in Sanders County, Montana. Officials have not reported a containment figure yet. Air quality near the fire is moderate (AQI 56).
Latest official update
August 19, 2026The Cherry Peak Fire was detected on the afternoon of August 18, 2026. The fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain with timber and grass. Initial fire activity included running and single tree torching. The fire is lightning caused and full suppression tactics are being implemented.The Lolo National Forest Type 3 Organization assumed command of the fire the morning of August 19.Closures: For firefighter and public safety, Forest Service Road 420 is closed starting August 21 due to firefighting operations on the Cherry Peak Fire. The closure begins at the junction of Forest Service Road 420…
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Growth & containment history
| Recorded | Size | Contained |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2026, 11:20:00 PM | 7.0 acres | - |
| 8/22/2026, 11:05:00 PM | 2.0 acres | - |
History recorded by Fire Nearby each time upstream size or containment changes.
About this data
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