Public Safety

Bobcat Lakes Fire Active in Montana

Sunday, September 13, 2026

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The Bobcat Lakes Fire was discovered burning in thick dead and down timber approximately 12 miles east of Wisdom on September 13, 2026.

A Type 3 Organization from the Wisdom Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest assumed command on September 7, 2026, and is utilizing direct and indirect tactics to minimize impacts to values at risk and firefighter exposure.

The Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway remains closed, and area closures surrounding the fire remain in effect to safeguard public welfare and provide access for emergency personnel.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires — http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/mtbdf-bobcat-lakes

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The Bobcat Lakes Fire was discovered burning in thick dead and down timber“The Bobcat Lakes Fire was discovered burning in thick dead and down timber approximately 12 miles east of Wisdom.”
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The Bobcat Lakes Fire was discovered burning approximately 12 miles east of Wisdom“The Bobcat Lakes Fire was discovered burning in thick dead and down timber approximately 12 miles east of Wisdom.”
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The Bobcat Lakes Fire was discovered burning on September 13, 2026“null”
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A Type 3 Organization from the Wisdom Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest assumed command on September 7, 2026“A Type 3 Organization out of the Wisdom Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest assumed command of the fires on the evening of Monday, September 7, 2026.”
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The Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway remains closed“The Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway remains closed.”
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Area closures surrounding the fire remain in effect“Area closures surrounding the Bobcat Lakes and Sand Creek Fires remain in effect to safeguard public welfare, provide access for emergency personnel and equipment, and facilitate safe fire suppression and repair operations. See Closures or more details.”
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The area closures surrounding the fire remain in effect to safeguard public welfare“Area closures surrounding the Bobcat Lakes and Sand Creek Fires remain in effect to safeguard public welfare, provide access for emergency personnel and equipment, and facilitate safe fire suppression and repair operations. See Closures or more details.”
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The area closures surrounding the fire remain in effect to provide access for emergency personnel“Area closures surrounding the Bobcat Lakes and Sand Creek Fires remain in effect to safeguard public welfare, provide access for emergency personnel and equipment, and facilitate safe fire suppression and repair operations. See Closures or more details.”