LG13 Russell Dr Fire
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46.1409, -114.1775
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Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Environment
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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 2 acres (0.8 ha)
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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Hamilton
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Stevensville
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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: Hamilton at 7.4 mi).
- Human-caused ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 39 days.
- Weather conditions currently support continued fire activity (fire weather rating: High).
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | LG13 Russell Dr |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-MTLG13-000172 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Montana |
| Location | Ravalli |
| Latitude | 46.14089 |
| Longitude | -114.17754 |
| Last Updated | Jul 25, 2026, 7:45 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 2 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Human |
| Personnel | — |
| Resources | — |
| Estimated cost | — |
| Fuel | — |
| Managing unit | — |
| Nearby towns | Hamilton (7.4 mi N), Stevensville (26 mi N) |
| Discovery Date | Jun 16, 2026, 3:32 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The LG13 Russell Dr Fire is currently reported at approximately 2 acres.
Where is this fire located?
The LG13 Russell Dr Fire is located in Montana, United States at approximately 46.1409, -114.1775. Nearby towns include Hamilton (11.9 km N), Stevensville (41.5 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 2026-06-16.
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 Hamilton (7.4 mi N), Stevensville (26 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, 22% humidity, 3 mph from the nw.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 2 minutes ago).