North Fork Lost Horse Fire, Montana
Agency feeds show the North Fork Lost Horse Fire burning in Montana, United States. Reported size is about 105 acres (42 hectares) and was classified as Minimal.
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Timeline
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Status: Minimal
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Size reported at approximately 105 acres (42.5 ha)
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 40 acres (16.2 ha)
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Status: Active
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
46.1417, -114.2117
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the North Fork Lost Horse Fire burning in Montana, United States. Reported size is about 105 acres (42 hectares) and was classified as Minimal.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 3 minutes ago.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 23 km.
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Agency-reported size for North Fork Lost Horse Fire, Montana · 6 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 5 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | North Fork Lost Horse |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-MTBRF-000255 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Montana |
| Location | Darby, Ravalli |
| Latitude | 46.14167 |
| Longitude | -114.21173 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 8:50 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 105 ac |
| Containment % | 0% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Personnel | 74 |
| Estimated cost | $285,000 |
| Fuel | Timber (Litter and Understory) |
| Complexity | Type 3 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 24, 2026, 5:49 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
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What is the current size of this fire?
The North Fork Lost Horse Fire is currently reported at approximately 105 acres (42 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The North Fork Lost Horse Fire is located in Montana, United States at approximately 46.1417, -114.2117.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 0% (status: Minimal).
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?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
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 3 minutes ago).