Upper Lynch Fire, Montana
The Upper Lynch Fire is an active wildfire burning in Montana, United States. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
47.5473, -114.8707
Current Situation
The Upper Lynch 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 4 hours ago.
Settlements in the area include Plains (9.7 km S), Thompson Falls (35.5 km W), Superior (39.6 km S).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 123 km.
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Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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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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Plains
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Thompson Falls
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Superior
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Montana (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Plains at 6 mi).
- Human-caused ignition.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Upper Lynch |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-MTNWS-260311 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Montana |
| Location | Sanders |
| Latitude | 47.54729 |
| Longitude | -114.87068 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 5:50 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Human |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Plains (6 mi S), Thompson Falls (22 mi W), Superior (25 mi S) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 28, 2026, 2:28 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Upper Lynch Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Upper Lynch Fire is located in Montana, United States at approximately 47.5473, -114.8707. Nearby towns include Plains (9.7 km S), Thompson Falls (35.5 km W), Superior (39.6 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 Plains (6 mi S), Thompson Falls (22 mi W), Superior (25 mi S).
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 4 hours ago).