Moose Fire, Minnesota
The Moose Fire is an active wildfire burning in Minnesota, United States. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
46.5907, -94.5837
Current Situation
The Moose Fire is an active wildfire burning in Minnesota, United States. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 32 minutes ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 170 km.
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Environment
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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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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Minnesota (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Moose |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-MN1FS-002700 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Minnesota |
| Location | Cass |
| Latitude | 46.59066 |
| Longitude | -94.58373 |
| Last Updated | Jul 30, 2026, 4:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 30, 2026, 1:56 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Moose Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Moose Fire is located in Minnesota, United States at approximately 46.5907, -94.5837.
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 2026-07-30.
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?
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 32 minutes ago).