Wildfire Sparks Near Alberton | Butte News

Butte News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

A new wildfire erupted just outside Alberton Saturday night, sparked by lightning and covering two and a quarter acres. Firefighters from Lolo National Forest and Frenchtown Rural Fire battled the blaze with aerial support, including helicopter bucket drops, racing to contain it by Sunday evening. With more storms on the horizon, crews face a ticking clock as weather-driven ignitions remain a serious threat — nature’s unpredictability is the ultimate wildcard in this high-stakes firefight. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…