The Sand Creek wildfire in Montana is currently active and spreading, with extreme fire behavior and rapid growth.
Official source description: 5 Miles E from Wisdom, MT
Extreme; Running; Group Torching; Spotting
Evacuation status is not mentioned, but the fire is located 5 miles east of Wisdom, MT.
Stay informed and follow evacuation orders if issued.
IRWIN ID: {84FD3D7E-6B04-49CD-A729-ED3178A49C42}
Discovered: Aug 1, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: USFS
Est. Cost to Date: $398,399
Coordinates: 45.5547, -113.3257
The Sand Creek Fire has burned 8,890 acres as of August 8, 2026.
As of the latest update, the Sand Creek Fire is 1% contained.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Sand Creek Fire is burning in Beaverhead, MT.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Sand Creek Fire remains active.
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