North M Fire, Montana
North M is a wildfire currently listed in Montana, United States, with an estimated burned area of 18 acres (7 hectares); agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 18 acres (7.3 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
45.3486, -107.3183
Current Situation
North M is a wildfire currently listed in Montana, United States, with an estimated burned area of 18 acres (7 hectares); agencies listed it as Uncontained.
The fire was last updated 41 minutes ago by agency reporting systems. Conditions near the incident include temperatures around 22°C and east winds of approximately 5 km/h.
Nearby communities include Crow Agency (30.3 km N).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 57 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for North M Fire, Montana · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Operations
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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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Crow Agency
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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).
- Natural ignition.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | North M |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-MTCRA-260932 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Montana |
| Location | Big Horn |
| Latitude | 45.34862 |
| Longitude | -107.31834 |
| Last Updated | Jul 30, 2026, 3:49 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 18 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Crow Agency (19 mi N) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 29, 2026, 10:34 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The North M Fire is currently reported at approximately 18 acres (7 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The North M Fire is located in Montana, United States at approximately 45.3486, -107.3183. Nearby towns include Crow Agency (30.3 km N).
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 2026-07-30.
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 Crow Agency (19 mi N).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 71°F, 56% humidity, 3 mph from the e.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 41 minutes ago).