Skillet Fire, Montana
Skillet is a wildfire currently listed in Montana, United States, with an estimated burned area of 600 acres (243 hectares) and was classified as Active.
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Timeline
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 600 acres (243 ha)
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Status: Active
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Size reported at approximately 555 acres (225 ha)
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Uncontained · 120 ac · US-MT · NIFC
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Size reported at approximately 120 acres (48.6 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
48.4913, -114.8667
Current Situation
Skillet is a wildfire currently listed in Montana, United States, with an estimated burned area of 600 acres (243 hectares) and was classified as Active.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 33 minutes ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 92 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Skillet Fire, Montana · 4 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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Environment
Current Conditions
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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 #3 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 1 day.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Skillet |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-MTFNF-000306 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Montana |
| Location | Lincoln |
| Latitude | 48.49134 |
| Longitude | -114.86666 |
| Last Updated | Jul 30, 2026, 9:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Active |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 600 ac |
| Containment % | 0% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | 45 |
| Estimated cost | $485,000 |
| Fuel | Timber (Litter and Understory) |
| Complexity | Type 3 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 29, 2026, 3:19 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Skillet Fire is currently reported at approximately 600 acres (243 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Skillet Fire is located in Montana, United States at approximately 48.4913, -114.8667.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 0% (status: Active).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-29.
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 33 minutes ago).