Hwy 1 Inc 866 Fire, Montana
The Hwy 1 Inc 866 Fire is an active wildfire burning in Montana, United States. It has burned approximately 16 acres (6 hectares) under a Uncontained classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 16 acres (6.4 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
45.6121, -107.5907
Current Situation
The Hwy 1 Inc 866 Fire is an active wildfire burning in Montana, United States. It has burned approximately 16 acres (6 hectares) under a Uncontained classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 7 minutes ago.
Nearby communities include Crow Agency (10.1 km E), Hardin (13.5 km N).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 64 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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Crow Agency
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Hardin
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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).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Crow Agency at 6.3 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 5 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Hwy 1 Inc 866 |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-MTCRA-260866 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Montana |
| Location | Big Horn |
| Latitude | 45.61211 |
| Longitude | -107.59071 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 3:38 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 16 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Crow Agency (6.3 mi E), Hardin (8.4 mi N) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 23, 2026, 9:23 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Hwy 1 Inc 866 Fire is currently reported at approximately 16 acres (6 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Hwy 1 Inc 866 Fire is located in Montana, United States at approximately 45.6121, -107.5907. Nearby towns include Crow Agency (10.1 km E), Hardin (13.5 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 2026-07-24.
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?
Nearby settlements include Crow Agency (6.3 mi E), Hardin (8.4 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 7 minutes ago).