Wildfire — Upper Blackfoot and Macdonald Pass, Montana

2024-08-27 to 2024-08-31 · Upper Blackfoot and Macdonald Pass, Montana

Event narrative

The first report of the Marsh Creek Fire was made on August 27th late afternoon/early evening. The fire was 12 miles SE of Lincoln and was a lightning start. The fire grew to 151 acres before becoming 100% contained on or around September 17. Fuels involved were dense timber, live and beetle killed trees, and dead and downed trees.

Wider weather episode

Late August wildfires are documented here.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1203843. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.