← Back to Dashboard
Active WildfireMT

Skillet Fire

"Rapid growth and increasing containment."

3,227
Acres
11%
Contained
567
Personnel

Situation Summary

The Skillet wildfire in Montana is an active fire with group torching, spotting, and creeping behavior, with a current size of 3227 acres and 11% containment.

Official source description: 15 Miles W from Olney, MT

Current Fire Behavior

Active; Group Torching; Spotting; Creeping

Intelligence Timeline

Sat, Aug 8 - 10:00 PM Source: NIFC
3,227 acres
11% cont.
Fri, Aug 7 - 10:20 PM Source: NIFC
3,089 acres
8% cont.
Fri, Aug 7 - 7:13 AM Source: NIFC
2,989 acres
6% cont.
Thu, Aug 6 - 8:32 PM Source: NIFC
2,870 acres
3% cont.

Location

Public Safety & Travel

Preparedness Advice

Monitor official updates for further information and follow evacuation orders if issued.

IRWIN ID: {A6E06E12-A58B-4FF0-8920-94504D253CF7}

Discovered: Jul 29, 2026

Cause: Undetermined

Managing Agency: USFS

Est. Cost to Date: $9,278,706

Coordinates: 48.4913, -114.8667

Frequently Asked Questions

How many acres has the Skillet Fire burned?

The Skillet Fire has burned 3,227 acres as of August 8, 2026.

Is the Skillet Fire contained?

As of the latest update, the Skillet Fire is 11% contained.

What caused the Skillet Fire?

The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.

Where is the Skillet Fire located?

The Skillet Fire is burning in Lincoln, MT.

Is the Skillet Fire still active?

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

🔥 Live Tracker

Watch Active Wildfires — Live

Real-time map, acreage, and containment for every major U.S. wildfire, updated from official NIFC data.

View Live Map →