Environment

Bobcat Lakes Fire Reported in Montana

Saturday, August 1, 2026

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A wildfire named Bobcat Lakes was reported on July 31 at approximately 2:20 pm, located 12 miles east of Wisdom, Montana. The fire initially covered 6 acres and has grown due to windy and dry conditions, burning in heavy dead and downed fuels and thick timber.

Fire behavior is active, with running, torching, and spotting observed. The fire is managed by the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Residents in the area should monitor local alerts for updates on fire spread and potential evacuations.

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

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A wildfire named Bobcat Lakes was reported on July 31“null”
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The wildfire was reported at approximately 2:20 pm“null”
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The wildfire was located 12 miles east of Wisdom, Montana“null”
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The fire initially covered 6 acres“null”
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The fire has grown due to windy and dry conditions“null”
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The fire is burning in heavy dead and downed fuels“null”
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The fire is burning in thick timber“null”
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Fire behavior is active“null”
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Running is observed in the fire behavior“null”
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Torching is observed in the fire behavior“null”
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Spotting is observed in the fire behavior“null”
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The fire is managed by the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest“null”
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Residents in the area should monitor local alerts for updates on fire spread“null”
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Residents in the area should monitor local alerts for potential evacuations“null”