Isabella and Lost Girl Fires Active Wildfire

Isabella and Lost Girl Fires Fire Growth History

Isabella and Lost Girl Fires Containment History

Fire Complex

The Isabella and Lost Girl Fires Complex contains these fires:

Complex Members:

Isabella and Lost Girl Fires Fire Alert Timeline

Sep 19, 2024 Road closure

Closure order expanded for Isabella and Lost Girl Fires to include additional roads and trails for public and firefighter safety. New closures include NFS Roads 407A, 410, and additional trails including Devil's Club Trail and Dad's Peak Trail.

Sources: Area closure lifted for Ransome Creek Fire, new added for Isabella | Western News (2024-09-19)

Sep 12, 2024 Other

Isabella Fire grows to 869 acres, Lost Girl Fire reaches 240 acres as of September 12. Both fires continue burning in steep terrain with heavy fuel loading and limited road access. No immediate concerns to private infrastructure.

Sources: Area closure lifted for Ransome Creek Fire, new added for Isabella | Western News (2024-09-19) Mtknf Isabella Lost Girl Fires Information | InciWeb (2024-09-09)

Sep 10, 2024 Other

Fire activity remains minimal on both Isabella and Lost Girl Fires. Crews holding and improving containment lines while mopping up hot spots. No growth reported with containment efforts focused on steep terrain access.

Sources: Fire crews continue to battle blazes on Kootenai National Forest (2024-09-10) Kootenai National Forest gives updates on wildfires burning hundreds of acres (2024-09-10)

Sep 09, 2024 Other

Isabella Fire grows to 671 acres, Lost Girl Fire reaches 88 acres as of September 9. Fire activity remains minimal with crews continuing to prepare containment lines. Incident command post established at Jneils Park in Libby.

Sources: Mtknf Isabella Lost Girl Fires Information | InciWeb (2024-09-09) Fire crews continue to battle blazes on Kootenai National Forest (2024-09-10)

Sep 05, 2024 Road closure

Road and trail closure order in effect for NFS Road #407 and Trails #407A, #933 (Lost Girl Trail), and #646 (St. Paul Trail and Trailhead) due to Isabella and Lost Girl Fires. No immediate threats to private infrastructure.

Sources: Firefighters battling numerous blazes on Kootenai National Forest met with heat, winds (2024-09-05) Fire crews continue to battle blazes on Kootenai National Forest (2024-09-10)

Sep 05, 2024 Other

Air quality alert for smoke impacts from Isabella and Lost Girl Fires. Smoke visible along Highway 56 corridor. Residents advised to check airnow.gov or Montana DEQ's smoke forecast page for current conditions.

Sources: Firefighters battling numerous blazes on Kootenai National Forest met with heat, winds (2024-09-05)

Sep 05, 2024 Other

Temporary Flight Restriction in effect over Isabella and Lost Girl fire areas. Unauthorized aircraft and drones prohibited to prevent interference with firefighting operations and ensure aviation safety.

Sources: Firefighters battling numerous blazes on Kootenai National Forest met with heat, winds (2024-09-05)

Sep 05, 2024 Other

Isabella Fire reaches 75 acres, Lost Girl Fire reaches 25 acres. Both fires remain uncontained with active fire behavior in steep, rugged terrain. Heavy equipment preparing roads and trails as potential containment lines.

Sources: Firefighters battling numerous blazes on Kootenai National Forest met with heat, winds (2024-09-05)

Sep 01, 2024 Other

Isabella Fire discovered and reported. Type 3 Incident Commander assumes command of Isabella and Lost Girl Fires. Both fires burning in steep terrain with heavy fuel loading and extremely limited road access.

Sources: Mtknf Isabella Lost Girl Fires Information | InciWeb (2024-09-09)

Aug 31, 2024 Other

Lightning storm ignites 31 fires across Kootenai National Forest including Lost Girl Fire in Cabinet Mountain Wilderness. Kootenai Rappellers deployed to Lost Girl Fire but forced to disengage due to dangerous terrain and active fire behavior.

Sources: Mtknf Isabella Lost Girl Fires Information | InciWeb (2024-09-09) Firefighters battling numerous blazes on Kootenai National Forest met with heat, winds (2024-09-05)

Fires near Isabella and Lost Girl Fires

🔥 Ransome Fire Active 2025

Started: Aug 25 704 acre 67% contained

Bonners Ferry, Idaho, United States

🔥 Ransome Fire Active 2025

Started: Aug 25 704 acre 67% contained

Bonners Ferry, Idaho, United States

🔥 Mountain Meadows Fire 2025

Started: Sep 22 0 acre

Hayden, Idaho, United States

🔥 Sage Fire 2025

Started: Sep 14 0 acre

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🔥 Vista Circle Fire 2025

Started: Sep 5 6 acre

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🔥 Green Rattle Complex Fire Complex 2025

Started: Sep 4 571 acre 100% contained

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🔥 Green Rattle Complex Fire Complex 2025

Started: Sep 4 571 acre 100% contained

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🔥 Bunchgrass Fire 2025

Started: Sep 4 5 acre

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🔥 Rattle Mountain Fire Complex Member 2025

Started: Sep 3 122 acre 8% contained

Sandpoint, Idaho, United States

🔥 Green Mtn Fire Complex Member 2025

Started: Sep 2 83 acre 8% contained

Hayden, Idaho, United States

🔥 Ulm Creek Fire 2025

Started: Sep 2 2,929 acre 10% contained

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🔥 White Pine 2025

Started: Sep 1 1,045 acre 93% contained

Lewiston, Idaho, United States

🔥 White Pine 2025

Started: Sep 1 1,045 acre 93% contained

Lewiston, Idaho, United States

🔥 Ross Creek Fire 2025

Started: Sep 1 6 acre

Hayden, Idaho, United States

🔥 Spruce Ridge Fire Complex Member 2025