Baldy Peak Fire, Montana
The Baldy Peak Fire is an active wildfire burning in Montana, United States. It has burned approximately 40 acres (16 hectares) under a Uncontained classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 40 acres (16.2 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
46.4275, -105.3920
Current Situation
The Baldy Peak Fire is an active wildfire burning in Montana, United States. It has burned approximately 40 acres (16 hectares) under a Uncontained classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 14 seconds ago. Local observations show temperatures around 22°C, south winds of approximately 11 km/h.
The fire is near Miles City (34.5 km W), Terry (41.1 km N).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 45 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Baldy Peak Fire, Montana · 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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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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Miles City
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Terry
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Montana (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 1 day.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Baldy Peak |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-MTMCD-000570 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Montana |
| Location | Custer |
| Latitude | 46.42749 |
| Longitude | -105.39196 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 3:31 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 40 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Miles City (21 mi W), Terry (26 mi N) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 27, 2026, 9:28 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Baldy Peak Fire is currently reported at approximately 40 acres (16 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Baldy Peak Fire is located in Montana, United States at approximately 46.4275, -105.3920. Nearby towns include Miles City (34.5 km W), Terry (41.1 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 2026-07-27.
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 Miles City (21 mi W), Terry (26 mi N).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 71°F, 53% humidity, 7 mph from the s.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 14 seconds ago).