MISSOULA — A wildfire in Pattee Canyon continues to burn on Saturday, July 19, 2025. The Deer Fire was reported in the Pattee Creek/Deer Creek area on the Missoula Ranger District just before 9:00 p.m. on Friday, July 18.
The Lolo National Forest reports the Deer Fire has grown to approximately 50-100 acres and is burning in timber and mixed conifer.
Currently, 70 personnel are working to contain the blaze. Fire activity includes creeping, torching, and spotting.
Resources have been ordered including five crews, three helicopters, four large airtankers, two dozers, one water tender, and three engines. Ground resources are currently improving access to the fire area. Firefighters have established an anchor point and are engaged in suppression efforts.
It is burning about three miles southeast of the Crazy Canyon Trailhead and 2.5 miles north of Miller Peak.
Fire activity includes creeping, spotting, and torching, with officials noting poor relative humidity recoveries overnight.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
At this time, there are no fire restrictions in place, and no road, trail, or area closures have been implemented.
The Missoula County Sheriff's office also reports there are no warnings or evacuation notices in place as of Saturday morning.
