Deer Creek Fire in Montana Now 0% Contained, Crews Report No Containment
The National Interagency Fire Center reports the Deer Creek wildfire in Montana remains active with no containment as of August 20, 2026.
2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 20, 2026, 8:10 p.m. ET
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Aug 20, 2026, 8:10 p.m. ETFirst report
Deer Creek Wildfire in Montana Grows to 345 Acres, No Containment
The Deer Creek wildfire in Montana has burned 345 acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). The fire was discovered on August 20, 2026, and is classified as a Type 3 Incident. Crews report no containment, and the fire is listed as active.
The cause of the fire has not been determined, according to the NIFC record. The fire's behavior is described as active, and no containment percentage has been reported beyond the zero containment noted in the official record.
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