LG13 Bunkhouse Road Fire
At a glance
Fire Snapshot
Spatial & trend
Map & Growth
Map
46.0340, -114.1781
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
Smoke
Layer analysis: Light smoke analyzed within about 0 km of the fire.
Open live smoke layer →Recent activity
Timeline
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
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Status: Uncontained
Context
Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
View on MapRoad Closures
No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Hamilton
Largest Fires in Montana
Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Montana (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Smoke has been detected around the fire perimeter (light density).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Hamilton at 15 mi).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 58 days.
- Weather conditions currently support continued fire activity (fire weather rating: High).
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | LG13 Bunkhouse Road |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-MTLG13-000137 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Montana |
| Location | Ravalli |
| Latitude | 46.03396 |
| Longitude | -114.17810 |
| Last Updated | Jul 24, 2026, 7:34 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural |
| Personnel | — |
| Resources | — |
| Estimated cost | — |
| Fuel | — |
| Managing unit | — |
| Nearby towns | Hamilton (15 mi N) |
| Discovery Date | May 28, 2026, 4:57 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The LG13 Bunkhouse Road Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The LG13 Bunkhouse Road Fire is located in Montana, United States at approximately 46.0340, -114.1781. Nearby towns include Hamilton (23.7 km N).
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 2026-05-28.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
Yes — smoke is indicated near the fire (light density).
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Hamilton (15 mi N).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 85°F, 34% humidity, 6 mph from the nw.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 53 minutes ago).