McElwain Fire 2024

Started: Aug 24 116 acre 75% contained Wildfire
Near Lincoln · Powell County, Montana
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McElwain Fire has burned 116 acres, burning 21 miles west of Lincoln.

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The McElwain Fire, located 10 miles west of Helmville in Powell County, is burning in grass and timber on private and Bureau of Land Management land under Montana DNRC wildland fire protection. The fire is 116 acres and 75% contained. Firefighters continue to work on securing the control line.

There are no evacuation warnings in place.

37 Days Active
21 mi W From Lincoln from the fire location
116 Acres 89 football fields
75%
Contained +0% since previous report

McElwain Fire Live Perimeter Growth

McElwain Fire Fire Growth History
McElwain Fire Containment History

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