Potato Butte Fire
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Fire Snapshot
Spatial & trend
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45.3350, -104.5323
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Potato Butte Fire · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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Smoke
Layer analysis: Light smoke analyzed within about 0 km of the fire.
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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 52 acres (21.2 ha)
Context
Nearby & Resources
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Montana (currently ranked #6 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Smoke has been detected around the fire perimeter (light density).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 1 day.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Potato Butte |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-MTLG42-000548 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Montana |
| Location | Carter |
| Latitude | 45.33496 |
| Longitude | -104.53226 |
| Last Updated | Jul 24, 2026, 3:27 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 52 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural |
| Personnel | — |
| Resources | — |
| Estimated cost | — |
| Fuel | — |
| Managing unit | — |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 23, 2026, 3:10 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Potato Butte Fire is currently reported at approximately 52 acres (21 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Potato Butte Fire is located in Montana, United States at approximately 45.3350, -104.5323.
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 2026-07-23.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
Yes — smoke is indicated near the fire (light 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).