Lodgepole Complex Fire

The Lodgepole Complex Fire in Montana was the state's and the nation's largest fire of the 2017 wildfire season as of early September, 2017.^[2] It burned on public and private land 52 miles WNW of Jordan and was caused by lightning on July 19. A mix of grassland and pine forest was involved. Sixteen homes and 16 unidentified structures were destroyed, and firefighting efforts cost over six million dollars.^[1][2]

Lodgepole Complex Fire
Date(s)	July 19, 2017; 8 years ago (2017-07-19)
Location	52 miles WNW of Jordan, Montana
Coordinates	47.318°N 107.758°W / 47.318; -107.758
Statistics
Burned area	Over 270,000 acres (110,000 ha) as of July 31[1]
Ignition
Cause	Lightning