Griffin Fire (MT)
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
- Location
- Powder River County
- Jurisdiction
- USFS · Federal land
Burning across federal land in Powder River, Montana, the active Griffin Fire has grown to 1,000 acres since it was first reported on August 3, 2026. Managed by the USFS, the wildfire is currently leaving its mark during the region's typical fire season, which spans from June to October. Satellite monitoring over the past 48 hours has detected four heat signatures nearby, illustrating the current spread of the fire across the landscape.
This incident unfolds within the broader context of the country's fire activity for the year. Across the nation, 2,528,284 hectares have burned so far in 2026, a figure that remains 54% below the two-decade average for this point in the season.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Montana for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 1,000 acres — about 4.0 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 2,528,284 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 54% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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