Miller Peak Fire is a New Surprise South of Missoula
The Miller Peak wildfire in Montana is burning eight miles south of Missoula and the cause is under investigation as of this writing. The size is estimated to be about 800 acres but that number is expected to be revised with better aerial pictures.
The wildfire was first reported on Sunday, July 14th, 2024 and is being fueled by timber in the Plant Creek drainage of Miller Creek. (See pictures below.) There is an evacuation warning:
"Evacuation Warning for the : Residents from 14380 Upper Miller Creek Road to the junction of the West Fork Schwartz Creek Road and then from the Junction of West Fork Schwartz Creek Road to 7018 West Fork Schwartz Creek Road are under an EVACUATION WARNING."
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- Current as of: Monday, 07/15/2024 at 9:45pm
- Incident Type: Wildfire
- Cause: Under Investigation
- Date of Origin: Sunday, 07/14/2024 - 4pm
- Location: 8 miles southeast of Missoula
- Incident Commander: Lolo National Forest, Missoula Ranger District
- Total Personnel: 62
- Size: 800 Acres
- Fuels Involved: Timber (grass and understory)
The Miller Peak fire is still estimated at 800 acres. Accurate acreage is difficult to obtain due to limited visibility due to smoke and area terrain.
Resources on scene include 8 engines, 3 helicopters, multiple crews, and miscellaneous overhead. Additional resources including crews and an Incident Management Team have been ordered.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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