"The Roe 2 fire grew to nearly 1,000 acres in less than 24 hours, requiring a rapid deployment of 20 personnel and significant resources, and was fully contained within four days, illustrating the importance of early detection and swift response in wildfire management."
The Roe 2 wildfire, located 20 miles south of Dillon in Beaverhead County, Montana, was first reported on August 27, 2026. The fire rapidly expanded from 50 acres to 2,000 acres within the first few hours of August 28, before stabilizing at 1,000 acres by the evening of August 28 and remaining at 978 acres through August 31. Containment efforts began with 20 personnel and 0% containment by 2:40 a.m. on August 28; containment improved to 10% by 1:20 a.m. on August 29 and reached 100% by 10:00 p.m. on August 31, with a single firefighter remaining on the scene. The incident is managed by the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) and the cause remains undetermined. Fire behavior shifted from active running and flanking to minimal smoldering as containment progressed.
Official source description: 20 Miles S from Dillon, MT
Minimal; Smoldering; Running; Flanking
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Dillon. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is now fully contained and the remaining activity is minimal smoldering; standard wildfire safety precautions still apply, but no evacuation or immediate danger is expected.
IRWIN ID: {8A686CEB-97C0-4229-9994-ED1C9A38F940}
Discovered: Aug 27, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: DNRC
Est. Cost to Date: $200,000
Coordinates: 44.9219, -112.7783
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The Roe 2 Fire has burned 978 acres as of August 31, 2026.
Yes, the Roe 2 Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Roe 2 Fire is burning in Beaverhead, MT.
No, the Roe 2 Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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