LG13 Sweeney Creek Fire
At a glance
Fire Snapshot
Spatial & trend
Map & Growth
Map
46.6103, -114.1130
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
Smoke
Layer analysis: Light smoke analyzed within about 0 km of the fire.
Open live smoke layer →Recent activity
Timeline
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
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Status: Uncontained
Context
Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
View on MapRoad Closures
No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Stevensville
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Lolo
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Orchard Homes
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Missoula
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East Missoula
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Bonner-West Riverside
Largest Fires in Montana
Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Montana (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Smoke has been detected around the fire perimeter (light density).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Stevensville at 7 mi).
- Human-caused ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 118 days.
- Weather conditions currently support continued fire activity (fire weather rating: High).
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | LG13 Sweeney Creek |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-MTLG13-000066 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Montana |
| Location | Ravalli |
| Latitude | 46.61028 |
| Longitude | -114.11297 |
| Last Updated | Jul 24, 2026, 7:34 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 2 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Human |
| Personnel | — |
| Resources | — |
| Estimated cost | — |
| Fuel | — |
| Managing unit | — |
| Nearby towns | Stevensville (7 mi S), Lolo (10 mi N), Orchard Homes (18 mi N), Missoula (19 mi N), East Missoula (20 mi NE), Bonner-West Riverside (21 mi NE) |
| Discovery Date | Mar 28, 2026, 5:11 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The LG13 Sweeney Creek Fire is currently reported at approximately 2 acres.
Where is this fire located?
The LG13 Sweeney Creek Fire is located in Montana, United States at approximately 46.6103, -114.1130. Nearby towns include Stevensville (11.3 km S), Lolo (16.7 km N), Orchard Homes (28.6 km N), Missoula (30.5 km N).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Uncontained. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-03-29.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
Yes — smoke is indicated near the fire (light density).
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Stevensville (7 mi S), Lolo (10 mi N), Orchard Homes (18 mi N), Missoula (19 mi N), East Missoula (20 mi NE), Bonner-West Riverside (21 mi NE).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 87°F, 28% humidity, 5 mph from the nw.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 13 minutes ago).