Skillet Fire 2026

Started: Jul 30 3,414 acre 100% contained Wildfire
Near Trego · Lincoln County, Montana
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Skillet Fire has burned 3,414 acres, burning 12 miles south of Trego.

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The Skillet Fire was detected in the Tally Lake Ranger District of the Flathead National Forest, roughly 15 miles from Olney, MT in the Bowen Creek area. The fire was reported in the afternoon of July 29, 2026. The fire is burning in heavy timber and dead and down trees. The fire crossed the Kootenai National Forest boundary on July 30. The fire is 100% contained and has transitioned back to the Local Unit with a Type 4 Incident Commander. 

 

41 Days Active
12 mi S From Trego to the fire perimeter
3,414 Acres 4.0x the size of Central Park 66% the size of JFK Airport
100%
Contained +0% since previous report
93 Personnel $24.3M spent $7.13K/acre

Skillet Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Skillet Fire Fire Growth History
Skillet Fire Containment History

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