"This fire is notable due to its initial size of 248 acres, which may require significant resources for containment."
The East Fork Creek wildfire is located in Yellowstone County, Montana, at a latitude of 45.465839842637 and longitude of -108.39251172773. The fire's cause is currently undetermined. As of the initial report on August 6, 2026, the fire covers 248 acres and no containment information is available. No jurisdictional agency is specified.
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Billings. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
General wildfire safety guidance applies, as no specific fire behavior information is available.
IRWIN ID: {879C02E6-FE09-4ED5-A9B8-F10EE2C9BA01}
Discovered: Aug 3, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Coordinates: 45.4658, -108.3925
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The East Fork Creek Fire has burned 248 acres as of August 6, 2026.
The East Fork Creek Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The East Fork Creek Fire is burning in Yellowstone, MT.
No, the East Fork Creek Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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