Pine Creek Fire (Montana)
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
- Location
- Prairie County
- Jurisdiction
- BLM · Federal land
Burning across federal land in Prairie County, Montana, the active Pine Creek Fire has grown to 1,000 acres since it started on September 3, 2026. The incident is currently being managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
This fire occurs during the region's typical fire season, which spans from June to October. Nationally, the broader context shows that 3,169,257 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 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 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 3,172,718 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 42% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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