Beaver Creek Fire (Montana)
Started on Sep 10, 2026.
United States todayLiveSatellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
- Location
- Powder River County
- Cause
- Natural
- Jurisdiction
- Private land
Burning across private land in Powder River, Montana, the active Beaver Creek Fire has charred 440 acres since it was ignited by natural causes on September 10, 2026. Satellites are picking up six heat signatures clustered nearby in the past 48 hours, illustrating the current spread of the fire front.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. Nationally, the broader wildfire landscape shows 3,201,049 hectares burned so far in 2026, tracking 42% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Montana for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 440 acres — about 1.8 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
The bigger picture in United States
Across United States, roughly 3,201,049 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 42% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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