UPDATED: Deer fire outside Missoula deemed human-caused

Deer fire deemed human-caused

Fire officials on Monday determined the Deer fire burning southeast of Missoula was caused by humans as they worked to douse the blaze first reported on July 18.

Deer Fire southeast of Missoula holding at 75 acres

The human-caused Deer Fire southeast of Missoula is holding at 75 acres burned as of Tuesday morning.

Deer Fire investigation reveals human cause, new area closures announced

MISSOULA, Mont. - Fire crews are working to battle the Deer Fire, which has been confirmed as human-caused. The ongoing investigation is being led by Lolo National Forest, although they have not provided further details at this time.

UPDATED: Deer fire outside Missoula deemed human-caused

The wildfire is in the Missoula Ranger District 5 miles southeast of Missoula and 4 miles southwest of Turah and the I-90 corridor, according to the Lolo National Forest.