Mack - Custer Fire, Montana
Mack - Custer is a wildfire currently listed in Montana, United States, with an estimated burned area of 2 acres; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 2 acres (0.8 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
46.6497, -105.5037
Current Situation
Mack - Custer is a wildfire currently listed in Montana, United States, with an estimated burned area of 2 acres; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
The fire was last updated 11 minutes ago by agency reporting systems.
Nearby communities include Terry (21.6 km NE), Miles City (37.2 km SW).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 25 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Mack - Custer Fire, Montana · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Environment
Current Conditions
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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Terry
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Miles City
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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: Terry at 13 mi).
- Human-caused ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 1 day.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Mack - Custer |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-MTLG14-000600 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Montana |
| Location | Custer |
| Latitude | 46.64966 |
| Longitude | -105.50370 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 11:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 2 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Human |
| Nearby towns | Terry (13 mi NE), Miles City (23 mi SW) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 28, 2026, 3:50 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Mack - Custer Fire is currently reported at approximately 2 acres.
Where is this fire located?
The Mack - Custer Fire is located in Montana, United States at approximately 46.6497, -105.5037. Nearby towns include Terry (21.6 km NE), Miles City (37.2 km SW).
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 2026-07-28.
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 Terry (13 mi NE), Miles City (23 mi SW).
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 11 minutes ago).