New Hope Fire, Montana
The New Hope Fire was a wildfire in Montana, United States. The last recorded size was approximately 213 acres (86 hectares); agencies listed it as Uncontained.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 213 acres (86.3 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
48.4721, -109.1170
Current Situation
The New Hope Fire was a wildfire in Montana, United States. The last recorded size was approximately 213 acres (86 hectares); agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 9 days ago.
Settlements in the area include Chinook (15.6 km NW), Fort Belknap Agency (25.9 km E).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 202 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 Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Chinook
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Fort Belknap Agency
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Montana (currently ranked #7 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Chinook at 9.7 mi).
- Human-caused ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 10 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | New Hope |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-MTLG24-000208 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Montana |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 48.47209 |
| Longitude | -109.11695 |
| Last Updated | Jul 21, 2026, 7:05 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 213 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Human |
| Nearby towns | Chinook (9.7 mi NW), Fort Belknap Agency (16 mi E) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 19, 2026, 6:31 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the New Hope Fire was approximately 213 acres (86 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The New Hope Fire is located in Montana, United States at approximately 48.4721, -109.1170. Nearby towns include Chinook (15.6 km NW), Fort Belknap Agency (25.9 km E).
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 2026-07-20.
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 Chinook (9.7 mi NW), Fort Belknap Agency (16 mi E).
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 9 days ago).