Buffalo Ranch 1 Fire, Montana
Buffalo Ranch 1 is a wildfire currently listed in Montana, United States, with an estimated burned area of 55 acres (22 hectares) and was classified as Uncontained.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 55 acres (22.1 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
48.3517, -105.4214
Current Situation
Buffalo Ranch 1 is a wildfire currently listed in Montana, United States, with an estimated burned area of 55 acres (22 hectares) and was classified as Uncontained.
The fire was last updated 11 minutes ago by agency reporting systems.
Settlements in the area include Wolf Point (33.3 km SW), Scobey (49 km N).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 168 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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Wolf Point
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Scobey
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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).
- Human-caused ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 9 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Buffalo Ranch 1 |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-MTLG17-000211 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Montana |
| Location | Roosevelt |
| Latitude | 48.35167 |
| Longitude | -105.42140 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 4:50 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 55 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Human |
| Nearby towns | Wolf Point (21 mi SW), Scobey (30 mi N) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 20, 2026, 1:10 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Buffalo Ranch 1 Fire is currently reported at approximately 55 acres (22 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Buffalo Ranch 1 Fire is located in Montana, United States at approximately 48.3517, -105.4214. Nearby towns include Wolf Point (33.3 km SW), Scobey (49 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 2026-07-20.
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 Wolf Point (21 mi SW), Scobey (30 mi N).
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 11 minutes ago).