Sunrise - Custer Fire, Montana
Sunrise - Custer burned in Montana, United States, reaching about 2 acres before leaving the active tracking feed; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 2 acres (0.8 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
46.4270, -105.4417
Current Situation
Sunrise - Custer burned in Montana, United States, reaching about 2 acres before leaving the active tracking feed; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
The fire was last updated 7 minutes ago by agency reporting systems. Conditions near the incident include temperatures around 22°C and south winds of approximately 11 km/h.
Settlements in the area include Miles City (30.6 km W), Terry (41.9 km N).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site.
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
View on MapNone listed right now.
Road Closures
No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Miles City
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Terry
Largest Fires in Montana
None listed right now.
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Montana (currently ranked #1 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Human-caused ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 1 day.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Sunrise - Custer |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-MTLG14-000576 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Montana |
| Location | Custer |
| Latitude | 46.42699 |
| Longitude | -105.44169 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 3:24 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 2 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Human |
| Nearby towns | Miles City (19 mi W), Terry (26 mi N) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 27, 2026, 7:30 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Sunrise - Custer Fire was approximately 2 acres.
Where is this fire located?
The Sunrise - Custer Fire is located in Montana, United States at approximately 46.4270, -105.4417. Nearby towns include Miles City (30.6 km W), Terry (41.9 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 2026-07-27.
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 Miles City (19 mi W), Terry (26 mi N).
How many nearby fires are active?
No other active wildfires are listed within the nearby search radius.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 71°F, 53% humidity, 7 mph from the s.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 7 minutes ago).