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Automated summary generated: Aug 9, 2026 21:24 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The Elder 1 wildfire is located in Missoula County, Montana, and was discovered on July 24, 2026. The fire is currently 1235 acres in size and is 100% contained. The fire is being managed by the USFS and has a minimal fire behavior. The fire's location is 6 miles southwest of Frenchtown, MT. The situation has remained stable with no growth in size and no change in containment.
Official source description: 6 Miles SW from Frenchtown, MT
Minimal; Creeping; Smoldering; Single Tree Torching
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {D1298BD1-66EC-461F-B00E-A06F1A8BD1C2}
Discovered: Jul 24, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: USFS
Est. Cost to Date: $7,815,000
Coordinates: 46.94, -114.3209
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The Elder 1 Fire has burned 1,235 acres as of August 7, 2026.
Yes, the Elder 1 Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Elder 1 Fire is burning in Missoula, MT.
The Elder 1 Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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