"This fire is notable for its early stage of growth, having reached 40 acres within a few hours of discovery, and for being a natural ignition that may indicate changing fire weather conditions in the region."
The Swain wildfire, located in Custer County, Montana, was discovered on September 9, 2026, at 20:47:43. By the first official report from NIFC at 22:20:03, the fire had burned 40 acres with no containment yet. The incident is classified as a natural fire and is under the jurisdiction of the relevant state or local agency, though the specific agency is not listed. No additional updates are available, so the current status remains an active, uncontained fire with no reported changes in size or containment.
General wildfire safety guidance applies: stay informed of local fire updates, avoid outdoor activities in fire-prone areas, and be prepared to evacuate if instructed by authorities.
IRWIN ID: {EC2AA954-DAE0-485B-8067-ECBCA20E46B6}
Discovered: Sep 9, 2026
Cause: Natural
Coordinates: 45.8061, -106.1229
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The Swain Fire has burned 40 acres as of September 9, 2026.
The Swain Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Swain Fire is burning in Custer, MT.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Swain Fire remains active.
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