Sand Creek Fire map & updates
The Sand Creek Fire is burning in Beaverhead County, MT (5 Miles E from Wisdom, MT). Latest size 35,520 acres, 83% contained.
Sand Creek Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-09-14). 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 Sand Creek Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Helena, MT | 95 mi |
| Missoula, MT | 97 mi |
| Bozeman, MT | 111 mi |
| Hailey, ID | 149 mi |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 156 mi |
| Great Falls, MT | 165 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: USFS.
Timeline
- Discovered — August 1, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — September 14, 2026
- Record last updated — October 2, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Sand Creek Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobcat Lakes Fire | 10,896 | 2026 | 8 mi |
| Sawlog Fire | 2,030 | 2025 | 19 mi |
| Grouse Fire | 6,228 | 2024 | 14 mi |
| Christensen Fire | 13,175 | 2021 | 16 mi |
| Alder Creek Fire | 36,968 | 2021 | 20 mi |
| Bear Lake Fire | 6,313 | 2015 | 5 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 Sand Creek Fire?
In Beaverhead County, MT, 5 Miles E from Wisdom, MT. The nearest city in our list is Helena, MT, about 95 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Sand Creek Fire?
35,520 acres (about 56 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Sand Creek Fire contained?
It was reported 83% contained.
What caused the Sand Creek Fire?
The cause is recorded as undetermined. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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