Elder 1 Fire
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46.9400, -114.3209
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Elder 1 Fire · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Timeline
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
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Status: Uncontained
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Size reported at approximately 5 acres (2.0 ha)
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Status: Active
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Size reported at approximately 44 acres (17.8 ha)
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Containment reported at 0%
Context
Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Frenchtown
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Orchard Homes
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Missoula
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Lolo
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East Missoula
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Bonner-West Riverside
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Montana (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Frenchtown at 6.7 mi).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 1 day.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Elder 1 |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-MTLNF-260296 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Montana |
| Location | Huson, Missoula |
| Latitude | 46.94001 |
| Longitude | -114.32088 |
| Last Updated | Jul 25, 2026, 8:45 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Active |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 44 ac |
| Containment % | 0% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Personnel | 88 |
| Resources | — |
| Estimated cost | $500,000 |
| Fuel | Timber (Grass and Understory) |
| Managing unit | — |
| Nearby towns | Frenchtown (6.7 mi NE), Orchard Homes (14 mi E), Missoula (16 mi E), Lolo (17 mi SE), East Missoula (18 mi E), Bonner-West Riverside (21 mi E) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 24, 2026, 2:26 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Elder 1 Fire is currently reported at approximately 44 acres (18 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Elder 1 Fire is located in Montana, United States at approximately 46.9400, -114.3209. Nearby towns include Frenchtown (10.8 km NE), Orchard Homes (22.4 km E), Missoula (26 km E), Lolo (27.2 km SE).
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 0% (status: Active).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-24.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Frenchtown (6.7 mi NE), Orchard Homes (14 mi E), Missoula (16 mi E), Lolo (17 mi SE), East Missoula (18 mi E), Bonner-West Riverside (21 mi E).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 72°F, 30% humidity, 7 mph from the w.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 4 minutes ago).