Evacuation warning was put in place for Fort Fizzle and Elk Meadows Road, including Mill Creek.

[9] On August 2, firefighter Brent Witham, from Mentone, California, was killed when a tree fell on him while fighting the Lolo Peak Fire.

[11] The next day, evacuation warnings were expanded to include the north and south sides of Highway 12 from Fort Fizzle west to Mile Post 20 at Bear Creek.

[14] The fire expanded significantly by August 16, moving to the north ridge of Carlton Lake and Mormon Creek.

The homes, located on Upper Folsom Road, was started when embers crossed the containment line.

[15] On Saturday, a firefighter's arm was broken when he fell after being hit by a rock while fighting the fire.

[21][22] That same day, evacuation orders were put in place for residents of Sweeney Creek Loop and surrounding areas.

[23] On the 26th of August, fire crews moved into the Bass Creek area and worked to remove clear trees and vegetation near Little Joe Cabin.

Insurance companies stopped writing policies for the high risk area around Lolo Peak, impacting 181 active listings and 67 houses pending sales.

[32] Evacuation warnings were in place for all residents west of Highway 93 to South Kootenia Creek Road, including Redtail Hawk Lane.