Deer Creek Active 2026

Started: Aug 20 969 acre 0% contained Wildfire
Near Marion · Lincoln County, Montana
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Deer Creek Fire has burned 969 acres, burning 18 miles west of Marion and has grown 9 acres in the last 24 hours.

Latest update

The Deer Creek Fire was reported on August 20, 2026. The fire is burning in timber in the Pleasant Valley Area, and is approximately 18 miles west of Marion, MT. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Fire behavior remains active and is being driven by hot, dry conditions, receptive fuels, and persistent winds.

Northern Rockies Team 9, a Type 3 Incident Management Team,  assumed command of the Deer Creek Fire on August 23, 2026.

Evacuations and Closures
There are currently no evacuation or closure orders in place. We ask the public to avoid the Pleasant Valley area to allow emergency responders clear access and to support both firefighter and public safety.

6 Days Active
18 mi W From Marion to the fire perimeter
969 Acres Slightly larger than Central Park
9 Recent Acre Growth 74 acres/day avg over last 5 days
0%
Contained +0% since previous report
195 Personnel $1.9M spent $1.96K/acre

Deer Creek Live Perimeter Growth

Deer Creek Fire Growth History
Deer Creek Containment History

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