"This fire is notable for its rapid detection and the involvement of federal land management agencies, highlighting the importance of early reporting and coordination in wildfire response."
The Swamp wildfire, located in Valley County, Montana, was discovered on 2026-09-10 at 00:09:36 and is currently active. The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is the jurisdictional agency overseeing the incident. As of the latest update at 18:40:03, the fire has burned 11.36 acres, but no official containment percentage, personnel deployment, or fire behavior details have been released. The cause remains undetermined. The incident has not yet merged into another fire and no cost estimates are available.
General wildfire safety guidance applies; remain aware of local advisories and avoid exposure to smoke or fire hazards.
IRWIN ID: {37C43342-D952-4F0F-A933-7D9CEDD8844F}
Discovered: Sep 10, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Managing Agency: BIA
Coordinates: 48.0874, -106.2474
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The Swamp Fire has burned 11 acres as of September 10, 2026.
The Swamp Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The Swamp Fire is burning in Valley, MT.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Swamp Fire remains active.
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