"This fire is notable due to its size and the resources that may be required to contain it, although no official information is currently available on personnel or estimated cost."
The North Cottonwood wildfire is located in Rosebud County, Montana, and was discovered on July 27, 2026. The fire is currently estimated to be 143.2 acres in size, with no official information currently available on containment. The fire is believed to be caused by human activity. The situation has evolved with no reported changes in size or containment.
General wildfire safety guidance applies, as no specific fire behavior data is available.
IRWIN ID: {C1D5BD38-22D1-402F-BE2B-E3509FB4658A}
Discovered: Jul 27, 2026
Cause: Human
Coordinates: 45.7054, -106.8007
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The North Cottonwood Fire has burned 143 acres as of August 6, 2026.
The North Cottonwood Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The North Cottonwood Fire is burning in Rosebud, MT.
No, the North Cottonwood Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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