Benz Fire, Montana
Benz is a wildfire currently listed in Montana, United States, with an estimated burned area of less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
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Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
46.6581, -105.4904
Current Situation
Benz is a wildfire currently listed in Montana, United States, with an estimated burned area of less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 16 minutes ago.
The fire is near Terry (20.2 km NE), Miles City (38.6 km SW).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 26 km.
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Environment
Current Conditions
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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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Terry
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Miles City
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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: Terry at 13 mi).
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Benz |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-MTMCD-000601 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Montana |
| Location | Prairie |
| Latitude | 46.65807 |
| Longitude | -105.49036 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 11:50 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Terry (13 mi NE), Miles City (24 mi SW) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 28, 2026, 3:53 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Benz Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Benz Fire is located in Montana, United States at approximately 46.6581, -105.4904. Nearby towns include Terry (20.2 km NE), Miles City (38.6 km SW).
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 2026-07-28.
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 Terry (13 mi NE), Miles City (24 mi SW).
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 16 minutes ago).