"The fire’s rapid growth from 100 to 167 acres in less than 24 hours and the swift containment to 100% within three days highlight effective firefighting response and resource allocation. "
The Tie Creek wildfire, located 12 miles southeast of Lame Deer in Rosebud County, Montana, was first reported on September 5, 2026, and remains active under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The fire initially burned 100 acres and grew to 167 acres by September 6, with no change in containment after the first 20% reported that morning. By September 8, containment had increased to 80% early in the day and reached 100% later that evening, while the fire behavior shifted from active uphill runs to minimal uphill runs. The incident remains active but fully contained, with nine personnel assigned and an estimated cost of $20,000.
Official source description: 12 Miles SE from Lame Deer, MT
Minimal; Uphill Runs
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Sheridan. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is now fully contained and exhibiting minimal uphill runs; standard wildfire safety precautions apply, and no evacuation is required.
IRWIN ID: {D8851BB6-1273-412B-8B0E-033E81C81066}
Discovered: Sep 5, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: BIA
Est. Cost to Date: $20,000
Coordinates: 45.4658, -106.512
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The Tie Creek Fire has burned 167 acres as of September 8, 2026.
Yes, the Tie Creek Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Tie Creek Fire is burning in Rosebud, MT.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Tie Creek Fire remains active.
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