Firefighters make progress on state’s largest fire, scenic byway closed

By: Jordan Hansen

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: August 28, 2026

Words: 527

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Several large fires are burning in southwestern Montana, though cooler temperatures and precipitation have helped crews make progress on the blazes.

Southwestern portions of the state have dealt with significant wildfire activity during the past month and several large fires are burning in Ravalli, Beaverhead and Granite counties.

The approximately 33,000 acre Sand Creek fire is the state’s largest, burning about 7.5 miles southeast of Wisdom. The Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway …

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