Monarch Fire, Montana
Agency feeds show the Monarch Fire burning in Montana, United States. Reported size is about 3 acres (1 hectares) and was classified as Uncontained.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 3 acres (1.2 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
47.1590, -110.8353
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the Monarch Fire burning in Montana, United States. Reported size is about 3 acres (1 hectares) and was classified as Uncontained.
The fire was last updated 32 minutes ago by agency reporting systems.
The fire is near Malmstrom Air Force Base (46.6 km NW).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 179 km.
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Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
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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Malmstrom Air Force Base
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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).
- Human-caused ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 3 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Monarch |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-MTLG02-000498 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Montana |
| Location | Cascade |
| Latitude | 47.15904 |
| Longitude | -110.83530 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 4:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 3 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Human |
| Nearby towns | Malmstrom Air Force Base (29 mi NW) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 25, 2026, 2:14 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Monarch Fire is currently reported at approximately 3 acres (1 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Monarch Fire is located in Montana, United States at approximately 47.1590, -110.8353. Nearby towns include Malmstrom Air Force Base (46.6 km NW).
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 2026-07-25.
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 Malmstrom Air Force Base (29 mi NW).
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 32 minutes ago).