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Bluff Fire

Montana, United States · Updated 53m ago ·nifc-wfigs: 2026-MTLG53-260865
🟩 UNCONTAINED

At a glance

Fire Snapshot

92 ac
Acres Burned
Jul 23
Discovered
Unknown
Cause
8
Nearby Fires

Spatial & trend

Map & Growth

Map

46.3750, -109.1255

Out of Control Being Held Under Control

Growth Trend

92 acres(+88) Growing

Agency-reported size for Bluff Fire · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.

0 46 92 2026-07-23 2026-07-24
Samples2
Peak92 ac
Since first+88 ac
2026-07-24 · 7h ago 92 ac
2026-07-23 · 20h ago 4 ac

Environment

Current Conditions

Current Conditions

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Smoke

Density
medium
Air Quality
Plume
Detection
Active

Layer analysis: Medium smoke analyzed within about 0 km of the fire.

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Recent activity

Timeline

  1. Fire discovery / ignition reported
  2. Status: Uncontained
  3. Size reported at approximately 4 acres (1.6 ha)
  4. Size reported at approximately 92 acres (37.2 ha)

Context

Nearby & Resources

Fires Nearby
8
within range
Road Closures
0
near this fire
Nearby Communities
within ~50 km
Air Quality
Moderate
smoke nearby
Lightning
Map
live strikes →
Smoke Plumes
medium
in area

Insight

Why This Fire Matters

Technical Incident Details
Fire NameBluff
Agency Fire ID2026-MTLG53-260865
CountryUnited States
Province / StateMontana
LocationGolden Valley
Latitude46.37501
Longitude-109.12552
Last UpdatedJul 24, 2026, 3:27 PM PDT
Current StatusUncontained
TrackingActively tracked
Acres Burned92 ac
Containment %
CauseUndetermined
Personnel
Resources
Estimated cost
Fuel
Managing unit
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Discovery DateJul 23, 2026, 5:36 PM PDT
Fire TypeOC
Data Sourcenifc-wfigs

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the current size of this fire?

The Bluff Fire is currently reported at approximately 92 acres (37 hectares).

Where is this fire located?

The Bluff Fire is located in Montana, United States at approximately 46.3750, -109.1255.

Is this fire contained?

Agencies classify this fire as Uncontained. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.

When was it discovered?

Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-24.

Is smoke affecting nearby communities?

Yes — smoke is indicated near the fire (medium density).

What towns are near this fire?

No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.

How many nearby fires are active?

There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.

What are current weather conditions?

Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.

Is this fire still actively tracked?

This fire is actively tracked (last update 53 minutes ago).