Elder 1 Fire, Montana
The Elder 1 Fire is an active wildfire burning in Montana, United States. It has burned approximately 510 acres (206 hectares); agencies listed it as Active.
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Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 510 acres (206 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 318 acres (129 ha)
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 44 acres (17.8 ha)
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Status: Active
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Size reported at approximately 5 acres (2.0 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
46.9400, -114.3209
Current Situation
The Elder 1 Fire is an active wildfire burning in Montana, United States. It has burned approximately 510 acres (206 hectares); agencies listed it as Active.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 18 minutes ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 80 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Elder 1 Fire, Montana · 4 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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 #1 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 4 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Elder 1 |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-MTLNF-260296 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Montana |
| Location | Huson, Missoula |
| Latitude | 46.94001 |
| Longitude | -114.32088 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 2:21 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Active |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 510 ac |
| Containment % | 0% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Personnel | 140 |
| Estimated cost | $700,000 |
| Fuel | Timber (Grass and Understory) |
| Complexity | Type 2 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 24, 2026, 2:26 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Elder 1 Fire is currently reported at approximately 510 acres (206 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Elder 1 Fire is located in Montana, United States at approximately 46.9400, -114.3209.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 0% (status: Active).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-24.
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 18 minutes ago).