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Nature Grove Fire Detected in Bitterroot National Forest

Monday, August 24, 2026

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The Nature Grove Fire, detected Aug. 23, 2026, at 4:44 p.m., was caused by lightning and is now at 100 acres. It is located approximately one half mile above Black Bear Campground, south of Highway 38, in the Skalkaho drainage.

Four aerial tankers and four local fire engines are on scene. A temporary flight restriction is in effect; drones are prohibited near the area. Significant smoke is reported in the Skalkaho drainage.

Residents should avoid the Skalkaho drainage area due to smoke and fire activity. No additional safety measures or evacuations are mentioned in the source.

📄 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 Aug. 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 caused by lightning“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 is now at 100 acres“This fire is growing fast and is now at 100 acres.”
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The Nature Grove 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 Nature Grove Fire is located south of Highway 38“The fire is located approximately one half mile above Black Bear Campground, south of Highway 38.”
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The Nature Grove Fire is located 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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Four aerial tankers are on scene“Four aerial tankers assigned and conducting water drops.”
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Four local fire engines are on scene“Four local fire engines are on scene and various overhead are assigned.”
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A temporary flight restriction is in effect“For the safety of pilots, a temporary flight restriction has been ordered. Do not fly drones near this area.”
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Drones are prohibited near the area“Do not fly drones near this area.”
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Significant smoke is reported in the Skalkaho drainage“There is significant smoke in the Skalkaho drainage area.”
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Residents should avoid the Skalkaho drainage area“null”
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Residents should avoid the Skalkaho drainage area due to smoke“There is significant smoke in the Skalkaho drainage area.”
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Residents should avoid the Skalkaho drainage area due to fire activity“There is significant smoke in the Skalkaho drainage area.”
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No additional safety measures are mentioned in the source“null”
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No evacuations are mentioned in the source“No evacuations are mentioned in the source”