Deer Creek Fire map & updates
The Deer Creek Fire is burning in Lincoln County, MT (18 Miles W from Marion, MT). Latest size 1,099 acres, 96% contained.
Deer Creek Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-08-28). Dot: point of origin. Sources: NIFC WFIGS incident record and interagency perimeters. Official evacuation orders come from the county — this map doesn't show them.
Where is the Deer Creek Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Kalispell, MT | 36 mi |
| Sandpoint, ID | 68 mi |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 85 mi |
| Missoula, MT | 102 mi |
| Spokane Valley, WA | 105 mi |
| Spokane, WA | 114 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: DNRC.
Timeline
- Discovered — August 20, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — August 28, 2026
- Record last updated — September 22, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Deer Creek Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skillet Fire | 3,414 | 2026 | 25 mi |
| Lazier Creek 3 Fire | 1,145 | 2017 | 16 mi |
| Moose Peak Fire | 13,887 | 2017 | 21 mi |
Wildfires of 1,000+ acres since 2014 whose origin was within 25 miles (NIFC WFIGS).
Other Montana fires in 2026
Questions
Where is the Deer Creek Fire?
In Lincoln County, MT, 18 Miles W from Marion, MT. The nearest city in our list is Kalispell, MT, about 36 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Deer Creek Fire?
1,099 acres (about 2 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Deer Creek Fire contained?
It was reported 96% contained.
What caused the Deer Creek Fire?
The cause is recorded as human. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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