LG13 Paso Fino Trail Fire, Montana
The LG13 Paso Fino Trail Fire is an active wildfire burning in Montana, United States. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre under a Uncontained classification.
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
46.6587, -113.9698
Current Situation
The LG13 Paso Fino Trail Fire is an active wildfire burning in Montana, United States. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre under a Uncontained classification.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 16 minutes ago.
Nearby communities include Lolo (14 km NW), Stevensville (19 km SW), Orchard Homes (23.5 km N), Clinton (23.1 km NE).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 38 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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Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Lolo
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Stevensville
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Orchard Homes
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Clinton
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Missoula
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East Missoula
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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: Lolo at 8.7 mi).
- Human-caused ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 24 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | LG13 Paso Fino Trail |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-MTLG13-000209 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Montana |
| Location | Ravalli |
| Latitude | 46.65866 |
| Longitude | -113.96981 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 4:50 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Human |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Lolo (8.7 mi NW), Stevensville (12 mi SW), Orchard Homes (15 mi N), Clinton (14 mi NE), Missoula (15 mi N), East Missoula (15 mi N) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 4, 2026, 9:18 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The LG13 Paso Fino Trail Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The LG13 Paso Fino Trail Fire is located in Montana, United States at approximately 46.6587, -113.9698. Nearby towns include Lolo (14 km NW), Stevensville (19 km SW), Orchard Homes (23.5 km N), Clinton (23.1 km NE).
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 2026-07-05.
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 Lolo (8.7 mi NW), Stevensville (12 mi SW), Orchard Homes (15 mi N), Clinton (14 mi NE), Missoula (15 mi N), East Missoula (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 actively tracked (last update 16 minutes ago).