Park Creek Fire
| Park Creek Fire | |
|---|---|
Park Creek Fire on August 27, 2017 | |
| Date(s) | July 14, 2017 – |
| Location | Lincoln and Helena National Forest and Lewis and Clark National Forest, Montana, United States |
| Coordinates | 47°01′16″N 112°41′28″W / 47.021°N 112.691°W |
| Statistics | |
| Burned area | 18,000 acres (73 km2) |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Map | |
Location of fire in Montana. | |
The Park Creek Fire was a wildfire located two miles north of Lincoln in Helena National Forest and Lewis and Clark National Forest in Montana in the United States. The fire, which was reported on July 14, 2017, was started by lightning and burned over 18,000 acres (73 km2). It threatened the community of Lincoln and directly impacted recreational activities in the national forests.