The Lolo Peak Fire was started by a lightning strike on July 15, 2017. By July 19, the fire had burned , burning between Meadow Creek and Fall Creek, about one mile west of Lolo Peak's summit. Closures began, specifically numerous forest roads and six trails. Fire fuels include whitepark pine, subalpine fir, subalpine larch and mixed conifer. One week later, by July 29, fire crews began structure assessments for approximately 900 homeowners. Additional roads were closed in the forest and flight restrictions were in place.