Contained

East Fire

2022

Acres Burned

181

Containment

100%

Location

—

Year

2022

Structures

—

Casualties

—

Containment progress100%

🔥 Fire Summary

The East Fire near the Lee-Charlotte county line in Florida has grown to approximately 181 acres as of May 10.

Timeline

Coverage

Final

100% contained at 181 acres. Recovery operations begin.

KPAX News

Update: Forest fire burning east of St. Regis - KPAX News

Jul 9, 2026

KTVQ

Update: Officials revise size of East Side Fire near Red Lodge - KTVQ

Apr 20, 2026

NonStop Local Billings

East Side Fire south of Red Lodge reaches 52% containment, closures announced - NonStop Local Billings

Apr 20, 2026

NBC Montana

East Side Fire shuts down section of Hwy 212, evacuations underway south of Red Lodge - NBC Montana

Apr 20, 2026

Daily Montanan

East Side Fire burns 1,600 acres, 185 evacuated south of Red Lodge - Daily Montanan

Apr 21, 2026

Travel And Tour World

United States Battles Historic Heatwave as Montana and Utah Smash All-Time New Temperature Records, Extreme Heat Sweeps East, Wildfire Smoke Clouds the Skies and Summer Travel Faces Fresh Challenges: Should Tourists Rethink Their Holiday Plan - Travel And Tour World

Jul 15, 2026

BBC

South East wildfire fears mount during extreme heat - BBC

May 26, 2026

KNAU

Crews working to contain Papa Fire east of Flagstaff during red flag conditions - KNAU

Jun 8, 2026

NBC Montana

Crews respond to wildfire 3 miles east of St. Regis - NBC Montana

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