UPDATE: 2:24 p.m. - June 19, 2025
The Wolf Syrup Fire burning in Lincoln County has grown to 92 acres and is 0% contained as of Thursday afternoon.
The wildfire is being managed "under a full suppression strategy," according to the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC).
Fire activity is active, with single and group tree torching and spotting in heavy timber, DNRC noted in a social media post.
DNRC, local, U.S. Forest Service and Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe engine crews are working with heavy equipment to construct control lines around the fire perimeter.
Additionally, three helicopters are providing aerial support, dropping water along the fire’s edge to cool hotspots and strengthen containment lines until hose lays are established.
There are no evacuations or closures at this time. However, people are asked to avoid the area.
The cause of the Wolf Sryup Fire, which is 22 miles southeast of Libby, has not been determined.
(first report: 9:22 a.m. - June 19, 2025)
A fire burning 22 miles southeast of Libby has burned an estimated 50 acres.
The Wolf Syrup Fire was first spotted on Wednesday afternoon.
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation reports the blaze is burning in heavy timber with single and group tree torching and wind-driven spotting.
Three helicopters were supporting suppression efforts, and an air tanker has been requested.
There are no evacuations at this time.
