Valley Fire (MT)
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
- Location
- Rosebud County
- Jurisdiction
- Private land
Burning across 200 acres of private land in Rosebud, Montana, the active Valley Fire continues to draw attention as typical regional fire activity spans from June to October. First detected on August 18, 2026, the incident unfolds within a broader national landscape where 2,929,609 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 47% 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 200 acres — about 0.8 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 2,929,609 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 47% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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