"This fire is notable due to its initial size and the lack of information on its cause and containment."
The Magpie wildfire is located in Dawson County, Montana, with an initial size of 292.9 acres. The cause of the fire is undetermined. The fire is currently active, and no jurisdictional agency has been assigned. No information is available on the fire's behavior or the number of personnel involved. The fire was first reported on July 26, 2026, but the first official update was on August 6, 2026.
General wildfire safety guidance applies. Be aware of local fire restrictions and follow any evacuation orders.
IRWIN ID: {A55B6AAC-EC27-4A7A-8900-85485F18844F}
Discovered: Jul 26, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Coordinates: 46.9711, -104.656
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The Magpie Fire has burned 293 acres as of August 6, 2026.
The Magpie Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Magpie Fire is burning in Dawson, MT.
No, the Magpie Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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