Sand Creek Fire

Key facts

Declared

14 Aug 2026

Incident period

Began 14 Aug 2026. End date not reported by FEMA.

Declaration type

Fire management assistance declaration. FEMA approved fire management assistance, which helps state, local and tribal governments with the cost of fighting a wildfire. How FEMA declares disasters

Incident types designated

Fire

Where

Montana — 1 designated area

FEMA region

Region 8

Programmes declared

• Public Assistance

“Declared” means FEMA authorised this programme for the listed areas. It does not mean any individual or household is eligible. Eligibility is decided by FEMA — apply or check at DisasterAssistance.gov.

Designated areas

Programmes can differ from area to area. Names are as FEMA lists them.