West Lolo Complex Fire

West Lolo Complex
Date(s)July 8, 2021 (2021-07-08) – present
LocationPlains, Montana
Coordinates47°24′36″N 114°59′17″W / 47.41°N 114.988°W / 47.41; -114.988
Statistics
Burned area39,053 acres (15,804 ha)
Ignition
CauseLightning
Map
Location in Western Montana

The West Lolo Complex is a large wildfire complex currently burning near Plains, Montana. The fires started on July 8 by lightning. Started by lightning strikes, the fires have collectively burned 39,053 acres (15,804 ha) and is 15% percent contained as of August 5, 2021.[1]

Events

July

The West Lolo Complex was first reported on July 8, 2021 at around 11:10 am MST.[1]

August

Containment

As of August 20, 2021 the fire is 15% contained.[1]

Current closures

Closures

Impact

Evacuations

References

  1. ^ a b c "West Lolo Complex Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". inciweb.nwcg.gov. Retrieved August 5, 2021.