Tractor Fire, Montana
Tractor is a wildfire currently listed in Montana, United States, with an estimated burned area of less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
48.3580, -107.7005
Current Situation
Tractor is a wildfire currently listed in Montana, United States, with an estimated burned area of less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 3 hours ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 190 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 | Tractor |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-MTLG11-000237 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Montana |
| Location | Phillips |
| Latitude | 48.35795 |
| Longitude | -107.70046 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 8:51 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Human |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 27, 2026, 7:36 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Tractor Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Tractor Fire is located in Montana, United States at approximately 48.3580, -107.7005.
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?
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 3 hours ago).