Sawmill Fire (MT)
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
- Location
- Fergus County
- Jurisdiction
- BLM · Federal land
Burning across federal land managed by the BLM in Fergus County, Montana, the active Sawmill Fire has grown to 500 acres since its ignition on August 23, 2026.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. Nationally, the broader fire landscape reflects a slower pace, with 2,993,191 hectares burned so far in 2026, marking a 45% decrease compared to the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Montana for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 250 acres — about 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 2,993,191 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 45% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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