"The fire’s rapid growth from 300 to 456 acres in less than 24 hours, combined with a swift containment to 100% within 24 hours, highlights the effectiveness of the deployed resources and the importance of early detection. The incident involved 13 personnel and an estimated cost of $10,000, underscoring the operational response required for even moderate-sized fires."
The Yodeling Valley wildfire, located in Richland County, Montana, was first discovered on September 4, 2026, and is currently active. Initial reports on September 4 indicated a 300‑acre blaze with no containment. By September 5, the fire had grown to 456 acres and was 60% contained, with 13 personnel on the scene and moderate fire behavior described as isolated torching. Later that evening the fire was fully contained at 100% with 6 personnel remaining, and the behavior had shifted to minimal isolated torching. The incident remains under the jurisdiction of an unspecified agency, and the cause is listed as human.
Official source description: 6 Miles E from Richey, MT
Minimal; Isolated Torching
The fire is currently fully contained and exhibiting minimal behavior. General wildfire safety guidance applies, but no immediate evacuation or shelter-in-place orders are necessary at this time.
IRWIN ID: {742CE498-39B1-4845-8352-7CDD8CD8471B}
Discovered: Sep 4, 2026
Cause: Human
Est. Cost to Date: $10,000
Coordinates: 47.627, -104.913
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The Yodeling Valley Fire has burned 456 acres as of September 5, 2026.
Yes, the Yodeling Valley Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The Yodeling Valley Fire is burning in Richland, MT.
No, the Yodeling Valley Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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