MTLNF Miller Peak Fire

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Last updated: 2024-07-30

The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Lolo National Forest.

State: Montana

Coordinates:

Latitude: 46° 43 52 Longitude: 113° 51 59

NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations.

Incident Overview: 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 took command at 6am on 16 July 2024. Available resources and current efforts are focused on the protection of the homes and structures in the Miller Creek drainage, the I-90 corridor, critical energy infrastructure/powerlines, and the communications towers on Miller Peak.   

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