UPDATE: 10:39 a.m. - September 15, 2025
LOLO- The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) reports a Sunday wildfire near Traveler's Rest State Park in Lolo burned 15 acres.
The Nature Fire started near Mormon Creek Road in Lolo at approximately 5:22 p.m. on Sunday.
The DNRC reports the lightning-sparked blaze has since been controlled.
Several departments responded to the scene, including the DNRC, the Missoula Rural Fire District, the Florence Rural Fire District, the City of Missoula Fire Department, the East Missoula Rural Fire Department and the Lolo National Forest.
DNRC resources will be on scene on Monday to mop up and patrol the area.
ORIGINAL REPORT: September 14, 2025
LOLO - A wildfire broke out late Sunday afternoon in Lolo, triggering a multi-agency response.
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation fire map showed the Nature Drive Fire was discovered near the area of Nature and Sapphire drives at approximately 5:22 p.m.
The East Missoula Rural Fire Department assisted Missoula Rural Fire District, Florence Fire, and the City of Missoula Fire Department in firefighting efforts.
The fire was turned over to the Montana DNRC shortly before 9:30 p.m. and all other agencies were released from the scene, according to a social media post.
We will have additional information as it becomes available.
