LG13 El Capitan Loop Fire, Montana
LG13 El Capitan Loop burned in Montana, United States, reaching about less than 1 acre before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Uncontained.
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
46.5965, -114.0337
Current Situation
LG13 El Capitan Loop burned in Montana, United States, reaching about less than 1 acre before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Uncontained.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 2 days ago.
Settlements in the area include Stevensville (10.6 km SW), Lolo (18.4 km N), Orchard Homes (29.7 km N), Missoula (30.8 km N).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 29 km.
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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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Stevensville
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Lolo
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Orchard Homes
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Missoula
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East Missoula
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Clinton
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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: Stevensville at 6.6 mi).
- Human-caused ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 26 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | LG13 El Capitan Loop |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-MTLG13-000200 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Montana |
| Location | Ravalli |
| Latitude | 46.59649 |
| Longitude | -114.03371 |
| Last Updated | Jul 27, 2026, 3:25 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Human |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Stevensville (6.6 mi SW), Lolo (11 mi N), Orchard Homes (18 mi N), Missoula (19 mi N), East Missoula (19 mi N), Clinton (19 mi NE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 3, 2026, 3:14 PM 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 El Capitan Loop Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The LG13 El Capitan Loop Fire is located in Montana, United States at approximately 46.5965, -114.0337. Nearby towns include Stevensville (10.6 km SW), Lolo (18.4 km N), Orchard Homes (29.7 km N), Missoula (30.8 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 2026-07-03.
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 Stevensville (6.6 mi SW), Lolo (11 mi N), Orchard Homes (18 mi N), Missoula (19 mi N), East Missoula (19 mi N), Clinton (19 mi NE).
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 2 days ago).