Dead - Custer Fire, Montana
The Dead - Custer Fire is an active wildfire burning in Montana, United States. It has burned approximately 3 acres (1 hectares); agencies listed it as Uncontained.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 3 acres (1.2 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
46.5842, -105.5742
Current Situation
The Dead - Custer Fire is an active wildfire burning in Montana, United States. It has burned approximately 3 acres (1 hectares); agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 7 minutes ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 20 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Dead - Custer Fire, Montana · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Environment
Current Conditions
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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 Montana (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Human-caused ignition.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Dead - Custer |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-MTLG14-000597 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Montana |
| Location | Custer |
| Latitude | 46.58422 |
| Longitude | -105.57421 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 9:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 3 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Human |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 28, 2026, 3:45 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Dead - Custer Fire is currently reported at approximately 3 acres (1 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Dead - Custer Fire is located in Montana, United States at approximately 46.5842, -105.5742.
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?
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 7 minutes ago).