Corny Coulee Fire (Montana)
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
- Location
- Rosebud County
- Jurisdiction
- Private land
Burning across private land in Rosebud County, Montana, the active Corny Coulee Fire has consumed 400 acres since it started on September 3, 2026.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. Meanwhile, the broader national landscape shows 3,172,718 hectares burned so far in 2026, marking a total that sits 42% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Montana for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 400 acres — about 1.6 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 3,172,718 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 42% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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