Nature Grove Fire Detected in Bitterroot

Sunday, September 6, 2026

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The Nature Grove Fire was detected on August 23, 2026, at 4:44 p.m. by a local helicopter after a smoke report in the Skalkaho drainage south of Black Bear campground.

Forest Service Road 75 is closed from Highway 38 to the junction of Forest Service Road 720, with FS Roads 720 and 711 also closed. A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) prohibits all aircraft, including drones, over the fire area.

Aircrews are conducting water and retardant drops, with engines deployed on scene. The fire is located approximately one-half mile above Black Bear Campground, south of Highway 38.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires — http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/mtbrf-nature-grove-fire

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The Nature Grove Fire was detected on August 23, 2026“The Nature Grove Fire was detected Aug. 23, 2026, at 4:44 p.m.”
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The Nature Grove Fire was detected at 4:44 p.m.“The Nature Grove Fire was detected Aug. 23, 2026, at 4:44 p.m.”
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The Nature Grove Fire was detected by a local helicopter“The Nature Grove Fire, caused by lightning, was detected by a local helicopter after a smoke report was received in the Skalkaho drainage south of Black Bear campground.”
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The Nature Grove Fire was detected after a smoke report in the Skalkaho drainage“The Nature Grove Fire, caused by lightning, was detected by a local helicopter after a smoke report was received in the Skalkaho drainage south of Black Bear campground.”
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The Skalkaho drainage is south of Black Bear campground“The Nature Grove Fire, caused by lightning, was detected by a local helicopter after a smoke report was received in the Skalkaho drainage south of Black Bear campground.”
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Forest Service Road 75 is closed from Highway 38 to the junction of Forest Service Road 720“Forest Service Road 75 is closed from Highway 38 to the junction of Forest Service Road 720.”
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Forest Service Road 720 is closed“FS Roads 720 and 711 remain closed.”
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Forest Service Road 711 is closed“FS Roads 720 and 711 remain closed.”
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A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) prohibits all aircraft over the fire area“There is a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) in effect over the Nature Grove Fire. Flying any aircraft, including drones (UAS), is prohibited.”
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The TFR prohibits drones over the fire area“There is a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) in effect over the Nature Grove Fire. Flying any aircraft, including drones (UAS), is prohibited.”
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Aircrews are conducting water and retardant drops“Aircrews have been conducting water drops and retardant drops since this fire was detected.”
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Engines are deployed on scene“Several engines have been on scene with various overhead assigned.”
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The fire is located approximately one-half mile above Black Bear Campground“The fire is located approximately one half mile above Black Bear Campground, south of Highway 38.”
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The fire is located south of Highway 38“The fire is located approximately one half mile above Black Bear Campground, south of Highway 38.”