Montana governor secures FEMA grant for Sand Creek Fire

By: Micah Drew

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: August 18, 2026

Words: 270

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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As Montana’s largest wildfire exceeds 30,000 acres, Gov. Greg Gianforte announced the state secured a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help with costs associated with fighting the Sand Creek Fire.

The blaze, which started Aug. 1 in Beaverhead County, is only 1% contained, according to Monday’s reports from fire crews. It burned through parts of Maverick Mountain Ski Area and has prompted evacuation orders in the region surrounding Elkhorn Hot Springs.

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