"The Skull fire’s steady growth to 67 acres over a week, combined with persistent minimal containment, highlights ongoing wildfire activity in the region. Its continued expansion and lack of containment underscore the need for monitoring and potential resource allocation. "
The Skull wildfire, located 10 miles east of Wisdom in Beaverhead County, Montana, was first discovered on August 27, 2026. By the initial report on August 29, it had burned 50 acres with no containment. The fire grew to 51 acres the same day, then expanded to 61 acres on August 31, 67 acres on September 1, and remained at 67 acres on September 2 before decreasing to 50 acres by September 10. Throughout the timeline the fire remained uncontained, with behavior shifting from minimal backing and isolated torching to moderate backing and isolated torching, then to minimal creeping and smoldering. The incident is managed by the U.S. Forest Service and is classified as a natural cause.
Official source description: 10 Miles E from Wisdom, MT
Minimal; Creeping; Smoldering
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Dillon. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Given the fire’s minimal to moderate behavior and lack of containment, general wildfire safety precautions apply: stay informed of local advisories, avoid the area, and be prepared for potential evacuation if conditions worsen.
IRWIN ID: {23D9D379-FEB5-4D6C-B511-485C7D1C3089}
Discovered: Aug 27, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: USFS
Coordinates: 45.5782, -113.2181
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The Skull Fire has burned 50 acres as of September 10, 2026.
The Skull Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Skull Fire is burning in Beaverhead, MT.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Skull Fire remains active.
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