The Lolo Peak Fire took place 10 miles north of the census-designated place in what Montana county?
Lolo Peak Fire The Lolo Peak Fire is a wildfire in Lolo National Forest and Bitterroot National Forest, Montana in the United States, that began by lightning strikes on the western flank of Lolo Peak, 10 miles north of Lolo, Montana on July 15, 2017. The fire has burned a total of 539026 acre . One firefighter, Brent Witham, was killed working the fire, and another firefighter was injured. Two homes have been destroyed, over 3,000 people were evacuated and 1,150 residences were threatened. The fire threatened homes along Highway 12 and and Highway 93, impacting recreational activities in the area and the communities of Lolo and Florence.
Teton County, Montana Teton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,073. Its county seat is Choteau. The county was founded in 1893.