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Moose Fire

"Rapid overnight growth."

3,544
Acres
0%
Contained
137
Personnel

Situation Summary

The Moose wildfire in Montana has grown to 3544 acres with moderate fire behavior, including short crown runs and group torching, and remains uncontained.

Official source description: 24 Miles SW from Philipsburg, MT

Current Fire Behavior

Moderate; Short Crown Runs; Group Torching; Short-range Spotting

Intelligence Timeline

Sat, Aug 8 - 9:20 PM Source: NIFC
3,544 acres
0% cont.
Fri, Aug 7 - 10:20 PM Source: NIFC
2,528 acres
0% cont.
Fri, Aug 7 - 7:13 AM Source: NIFC
1,592 acres
0% cont.
Thu, Aug 6 - 8:32 PM Source: NIFC
875 acres
0% cont.

Location

Public Safety & Travel

Preparedness Advice

Residents in the area should remain vigilant and follow evacuation orders if issued.

IRWIN ID: {F039127F-AE05-4C20-9824-653361758DC2}

Discovered: Jul 26, 2026

Cause: Undetermined

Managing Agency: USFS

Est. Cost to Date: $1,800,000

Coordinates: 46.0722, -113.6908

Frequently Asked Questions

How many acres has the Moose Fire burned?

The Moose Fire has burned 3,544 acres as of August 8, 2026.

Is the Moose Fire contained?

The Moose Fire has not yet reached any official containment.

What caused the Moose Fire?

The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.

Where is the Moose Fire located?

The Moose Fire is burning in Granite, MT.

Is the Moose Fire still active?

Yes, as of the latest official update, the Moose Fire remains active.

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