Banana Lake
ACRES BURNED
833
STATE
Montana
ORIGIN COUNTY
Sanderscontainment
100%
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47.5146234078301, -114.840513520188
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2025-06-01
TIMELINE
10 days
June 1
Detected
June 11
LAST UPDATED
Incident Data
CAUSE
Human
BEHAVIOR
MinimalBEHAVIOR DETAILS
- Smoldering
- Smoldering
- Smoldering
Nearest CITY
PlainsPRIMARY FUEL TYPE?
Timber (Litter and Understory)Description
Four miles north of Plains, MT
Response
Lead Protecting AGENCY
DNRC
TOTAL PERSONNEL
165
DISPATCH CENTER
Missoula Dispatch CenterPROPERTY OWNERSHIP
Private
(Private)
WEATHER
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2025-06-08 20:00:40.2168162025-06-08 20:00:40.216816
**Start Date/Time/Location** The Banana Lake Fire started on Saturday, May 31, 2025, approximately 4 miles north of Plains, Montana, near Highway 28[3][5]. **Size and Containment** As of Thursday, June 5, 2025, the fire has burned 833 acres and is 25% contained. The size was adjusted downward from a previous estimate of 929 acres due to more accurate mapping[2][3]. **Growth and Rate of Spread** The fire initially grew rapidly, reaching 913 acres by Tuesday morning. However, containment efforts have slowed its spread, with firefighters now focusing on patrolling containment lines and mop-up efforts around structures on the northeast side of the fire[2][5]. **Containment Efforts** The response involves 236 personnel, 14 engines, and two helicopters. Crews have established containment lines around the fire and are working to secure and mop up the area[2][5].
Citations
['https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2025/jun/05/crews-expand-containment-on-banana-lake-fire/', 'https://www.kpax.com/news/firewatch/banana-lake-fire-near-plains-burning-833-acres-25-contained', 'http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/mtmts-banana-lake-fire/banana-lake-fire-update-06-08-2025', 'http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/mtmts-banana-lake-fire', 'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBg5Z0FF5-0']
