| Lolo Peak Fire | |
|---|---|
 Lolo Peak Fire on August 16, 2017 | |
| Date(s) | July 15, 2017 – |
| Location | Lolo National Forest and Bitterroot National Forest, Montana in the United States |
| Coordinates | 46°40′26″N 114°16′05″W / 46.674°N 114.268°W |
| Statistics[1][2] | |
| Burned area | 53,902 acres (218 km2) |
| Impacts | |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 1 |
| Structures destroyed | 2 |
| Damage | $34.6 million |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Map | |
  Location of fire in Montana | |
The Lolo Peak Fire was a wildfire in Lolo National Forest and Bitterroot National Forest, Montana in the United States, that began by lightning strikes on the western flank of Lolo Peak, 10 miles southwest of Lolo, Montana on July 15, 2017. The fire burned a total of 53,902 acres (218 km2). One firefighter, Brent Witham, was killed working the fire, and another firefighter was injured.[3] Two homes were destroyed, over 3,000 people were evacuated and 1,150 residences were threatened.[4] The fire threatened homes along Highway 12 and Highway 93, impacting recreational activities in the area and the communities of Lolo and Florence.
- ^ "Lolo Peak Fire". InciWeb. Lolo National Forest, U.S. Forest Service. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
MTNNewswas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ David Erickson (August 2, 2017), "Firefighter killed on Lolo Peak fire", The Missoulian
- ^ Howell, Michael (29 August 2017). "Lolo Peak Fire moves south along containment lines, evacuation orders lifted | Bitterroot Star". Bitterroot Star. Retrieved 16 September 2017.