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Twin Sisters Fire

Feed checked
Oct 24, 2026 22:40 UTC
Source record updated
Oct 8, 2026 16:44 UTC
Last recorded incident change
Aug 20, 2026 21:55 UTC

Feed checks and source-record updates do not necessarily mean fire conditions changed. Figures below reflect the last recorded incident report.

The last recorded incident change is more than 14 days old or undated. Historical fire behavior and summaries below are not confirmation of current conditions.

92
Acres
100%
Contained
69
Personnel

Situation Summary

Automated summary generated: Oct 10, 2026 15:08 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.

The Twin Sisters wildfire, located in Judith Basin County, Montana, was discovered on July 25, 2026, and is caused by natural factors. As of the latest report from the National Interagency Fire Center on August 20, 2026, the fire has burned 92 acres and is 100% contained, with 69 personnel assigned. The United States Forest Service is the jurisdictional agency overseeing the incident. Fire behavior is described as minimal and creeping, indicating a low level of activity. Over the course of the timeline, the fire grew to 92 acres before being fully contained, with no further updates indicating additional spread or changes in containment.

Official source description: 12 Miles NW from Judith Gap, MT

Fire Behavior in Last Recorded Report

Minimal; Creeping

Intelligence Timeline

Thu, Aug 20 - 9:55 PM Source: NIFC
92 acres
100% cont.

Location

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IRWIN ID: {BD729423-8D4D-4FA3-BB9A-B738F6C71B88}

Discovered: Jul 25, 2026

Cause: Natural

Managing Agency: USFS

Est. Cost to Date: $1,546,354

Coordinates: 46.7454, -109.9465

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many acres has the Twin Sisters Fire burned?

The Twin Sisters Fire has burned 92 acres as of August 20, 2026.

Is the Twin Sisters Fire contained?

Yes, the Twin Sisters Fire is fully contained (100%).

What caused the Twin Sisters Fire?

The official cause has been listed as: Natural.

Where is the Twin Sisters Fire located?

The Twin Sisters Fire is burning in Judith Basin, MT.

Is the Twin Sisters Fire still active?

The Twin Sisters Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.

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