Sand Creek Fire Grows to 450 Acres Southeast of Wisdom

WISDOM, Mont. — The Sand Creek Fire has grown to an estimated 450 acres as of 5 p.m. The fire is located approximately 7.5 miles southeast of Wisdom, Montana.

The fire was first reported at approximately 2:30 p.m. and was initially estimated at 40 acres, according to the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Wildland Fire Information Facebook page. The National Interagency Fire Center has since reported the fire at 450 acres as of 5 p.m.

Fire behavior has included crowning and torching. Crowning occurs when a fire spreads through the tops of trees, while torching refers to individual trees or small groups of trees becoming engulfed in flames.

An engine and additional firefighters are responding to the incident. No information about the fire’s cause or containment has been provided.

Sand Creek Fire Information

• Location: Approximately 7.5 miles southeast of Wisdom, Montana

• First reported: Approximately 2:30 p.m.

• Initial estimate: 40 acres

• Latest estimate: 450 acres as of 5 p.m.

• Fire behavior: Crowning and torching

• Resources: One engine and additional firefighters

• Containment: Not reported

• Cause: Not reported

• Sources: Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Wildland Fire Information and the National Interagency Fire Center