Popcorn - Fallon Fire, Montana
Popcorn - Fallon is a wildfire currently listed in Montana, United States, with an estimated burned area of 17 acres (7 hectares); agencies listed it as Uncontained.
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Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 17 acres (6.7 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
46.0928, -104.3282
Current Situation
Popcorn - Fallon is a wildfire currently listed in Montana, United States, with an estimated burned area of 17 acres (7 hectares); agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 17 minutes ago.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. There are 8 other active fires within about 92 km.
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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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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 2 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Popcorn - Fallon |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-MTLG39-000579 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Montana |
| Location | Fallon |
| Latitude | 46.09279 |
| Longitude | -104.32816 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 2:21 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 17 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Human |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 25, 2026, 3:00 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Popcorn - Fallon Fire is currently reported at approximately 17 acres (7 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Popcorn - Fallon Fire is located in Montana, United States at approximately 46.0928, -104.3282.
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?
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 17 minutes ago).