Fence Creek Fire (Montana)
Started on Aug 28, 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
- BLM · Federal land
Burning across federal land managed by the BLM in Powder River, Montana, the active Fence Creek Fire has consumed 250 acres since its natural ignition on August 28, 2026.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. Meanwhile, across the country, 3,126,257 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure 43 percent below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire burned in Montana for 1 day. In total it burned about 250 acres — around 1.0 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 3,216,670 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 41% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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