SIDE HILL Fire, Montana
The SIDE HILL Fire is an active wildfire burning in Montana, United States. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
48.5742, -113.0178
Current Situation
The SIDE HILL Fire is an active wildfire burning in Montana, United States. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 37 minutes ago. Conditions near the incident include temperatures around 27°C and west winds of approximately 24 km/h.
Nearby communities include North Browning (0.7 km SE), Browning (1.9 km S), South Browning (3.1 km S).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 84 km.
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
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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North Browning
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Browning
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South Browning
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: North Browning at 0.4 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 2 days.
- Weather conditions currently support continued fire activity (fire weather rating: High).
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | SIDE HILL |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-MTBFA-000064 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Montana |
| Location | Glacier |
| Latitude | 48.57417 |
| Longitude | -113.01779 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 2:50 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | — |
| Nearby towns | North Browning (0.4 mi SE), Browning (1.2 mi S), South Browning (1.9 mi S) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 28, 2026, 12:30 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The SIDE HILL Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The SIDE HILL Fire is located in Montana, United States at approximately 48.5742, -113.0178. Nearby towns include North Browning (0.7 km SE), Browning (1.9 km S), South Browning (3.1 km S).
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 2026-07-28.
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 North Browning (0.4 mi SE), Browning (1.2 mi S), South Browning (1.9 mi S).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 81°F, 25% humidity, 15 mph from the w.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 37 minutes ago).