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🇺🇸 IDNCF
Sheep Creek Fire
2021 · IDNCF
Acres Burned
8,160
Containment
100%
Location
IDNCF
Year
2021
Structures
—
Casualties
—
Containment progress
100%
🔥 Fire Summary
The Sheep Creek Fire in the Kootenay region south of Nelson was reported out-of-control and growing as of May 8, 2026.
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Coverage
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Final
100% contained
at 8,160 acres. Recovery operations begin.
Missoula Current
Sheep Creek rancher to revive devastated ranch after wildfire - Missoula Current
May 27, 2023
NBC Los Angeles
Sheep Fire 81% Contained, Still Burning Nearly 1,000 Acres; Evacuation Orders Lifted - NBC Los Angeles
Jun 15, 2022
NBC Los Angeles
Sheep Fire Updates: Nearly 1,000 Acres Burn Near Wrightwood, 35% Contained - NBC Los Angeles
Jun 13, 2022
FOX 11 Los Angeles
Crews battle wind-driven Sheep Fire - FOX 11 Los Angeles
Jun 11, 2022
FOX 10 Phoenix
Sheep Spring Fire: Forest Lakes put on 'SET' status - FOX 10 Phoenix
Aug 21, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Smoke harms air quality as Sheep fire near Wrightwood swells to 990 acres - Los Angeles Times
Jun 13, 2022
K2 Radio
Lost Sheep Dog Found During Wyoming Wildfire - K2 Radio
Jul 22, 2021
Newsweek
Montana Wildfire Map: Where Red Lodge, Deep Creek Fires and Others are Burning - Newsweek
Jun 18, 2021
Vancouver Sun
Keremeos Creek wildfire: Evacuation order issued for Apex Mountain Village - Vancouver Sun
Aug 1, 2022
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