Wildfire — Upper Blackfoot and Macdonald Pass, Montana

2024-09-01 to 2024-09-17 · Upper Blackfoot and Macdonald Pass, Montana

Event narrative

The Marsh Creek Fire was discovered August 27th 12 miles SE of Lincoln, and was a lightning start. As of September 17, the fire achieved 151 acres burned and was 100% contained. Fuels involved included dense timber, live and beetle killed trees, and dead and downed trees.

Wider weather episode

The episode will contain wildfires of note that started early in the month, or carried over from the previous month(s).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1211009. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.