Tongue Fire (MT)
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
- Location
- Big Horn County
- Jurisdiction
- Private land
Burning across private land in Big Horn, Montana, the active Tongue Fire has consumed 500 acres since it started on August 22, 2026. This incident occurs within a broader regional context where the typical fire season runs from June to October.
Nationwide, the wildfire situation presents a contrasting picture as 2,970,412 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a 46 percent decrease compared to the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Montana for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 500 acres — about 2.0 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 2,970,412 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 46% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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