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West Lolo Complex Fire

Coordinates: 47°24′36″N 114°59′17″W / 47.41°N 114.988°W / 47.41; -114.988
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West Lolo Complex
Date(s)July 8, 2021 (2021-07-08) – present
LocationPlains, Montana
Coordinates47°24′36″N 114°59′17″W / 47.41°N 114.988°W / 47.41; -114.988
Statistics
Burned area39,053 acres (15,804 ha)
Ignition
CauseLightning
Map
West Lolo Complex Fire is located in Montana
West Lolo Complex Fire
Location in Western Montana

The West Lolo Complex is a large wildfire complex currently burning near Plains, Montana. The fires started on July 8 by lightning. Started by lightning strikes, the fires have collectively burned 39,053 acres (15,804 ha) and is 15% percent contained as of August 5, 2021.[1]

Events

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July

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The West Lolo Complex was first reported on July 8, 2021 at around 11:10 am MST.[1]

August

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Containment

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As of August 20, 2021 the fire is 15% contained.[1]

Current closures

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Closures

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Impact

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Evacuations

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "West Lolo Complex Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". inciweb.nwcg.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
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