LG13 Bunkhouse Road Fire, Montana
LG13 Bunkhouse Road burned in Montana, United States, reaching about less than 1 acre before leaving the active tracking feed; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
46.0340, -114.1781
Current Situation
LG13 Bunkhouse Road burned in Montana, United States, reaching about less than 1 acre before leaving the active tracking feed; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
The fire was last updated 3 days ago by agency reporting systems.
Settlements in the area include Hamilton (23.7 km N).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. There are 8 other active fires within about 34 km.
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Environment
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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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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Hamilton
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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: Hamilton at 15 mi).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 63 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | LG13 Bunkhouse Road |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-MTLG13-000137 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Montana |
| Location | Ravalli |
| Latitude | 46.03396 |
| Longitude | -114.17810 |
| Last Updated | Jul 27, 2026, 2:25 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural |
| Nearby towns | Hamilton (15 mi N) |
| Discovery Date | May 28, 2026, 4:57 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the LG13 Bunkhouse Road Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The LG13 Bunkhouse Road Fire is located in Montana, United States at approximately 46.0340, -114.1781. Nearby towns include Hamilton (23.7 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 2026-05-28.
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 Hamilton (15 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 no longer in the live active feed (last update 3 days ago).