"Although the fire is relatively small at 13.7 acres, its human-caused origin and lack of containment highlight the ongoing risk of wildfire spread in the region, warranting continued monitoring and potential resource allocation."
The Brake Drum - McCone wildfire was discovered on August 27, 2026, near the coordinates 47.6884°N, 105.4948°W in McCone County, Montana. As of the latest update on August 31, 2026, the fire has burned 13.7 acres and remains uncontained, with no reported containment percentage, personnel deployment, or fire behavior details. The incident is classified as human-caused, and no jurisdictional agency has been identified in the available data. The fire’s status has not changed since its initial detection, with no growth or containment progress reported in the timeline entries.
General wildfire safety guidance applies: stay informed about local fire conditions, avoid outdoor activities that could spark fires, and be prepared to evacuate if conditions worsen.
IRWIN ID: {D347AA98-144C-479F-9EE4-DD0F7301360B}
Discovered: Aug 27, 2026
Cause: Human
Coordinates: 47.6884, -105.4948
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The Brake Drum - McCone Fire has burned 14 acres as of August 31, 2026.
The Brake Drum - McCone Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The Brake Drum - McCone Fire is burning in McCone, MT.
No, the Brake Drum - McCone Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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