"This incident is notable for its rapid containment—achieving 100% containment within 48 hours of discovery—despite a moderate fire behavior and a modest increase in acreage. The BLM’s efficient deployment of nine personnel and the relatively low estimated cost underscore effective resource management in a natural‑cause wildfire."
The Ayers Pond wildfire, located 25 miles southeast of Terry, MT in Prairie County, was first reported on September 3, 2026. Initial reports indicated a 1,000‑acre blaze, but the fire quickly contracted to 565 acres by the afternoon of the same day. By 16:40 on September 3, the Bureau of Land Management had deployed nine personnel and achieved 20% containment, with the fire described as moderate and single tree torching. The fire was fully contained by 23:00 on September 4, though a later update on September 6 noted a 92% containment level before the final 100% containment confirmation on September 7, when the fire had grown slightly to 593 acres. The incident remains active, with no evacuation orders and a total estimated cost of $13,000.
Official source description: 25 Miles SE from Terry, MT
Moderate; Single Tree Torching
The fire is currently fully contained and exhibits moderate behavior with single tree torching. General wildfire safety precautions remain advised, but no immediate evacuation or sheltering is required.
IRWIN ID: {7AD0D46D-75BF-4275-A959-32CF762EAE46}
Discovered: Sep 3, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: BLM
Est. Cost to Date: $13,000
Coordinates: 46.6507, -104.8305
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The Ayers Pond Fire has burned 593 acres as of September 7, 2026.
Yes, the Ayers Pond Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Ayers Pond Fire is burning in Prairie, MT.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Ayers Pond Fire remains active.
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