Wildfire — Upper Blackfoot and Macdonald Pass, Montana

2024-08-01 to 2024-08-21 · Upper Blackfoot and Macdonald Pass, Montana

Event narrative

USFS reported the Black Mountain Fire, 6 miles NW of Lincoln, was first reported July 29 in the afternoon. The fire grew to 182 acres before becoming fully contained August 21. The cause was undetermined and fuels involved were closed timber litter and brush on the east side of Black Mountain.

Wider weather episode

This episode will document notable wildfires in the area that occurred at some point in August.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1203842. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.