The human-caused fire is now the 3rd largest fire in the state.

A gusty cool front will slam into Montana tonight (Tuesday) and Wednesday, bringing an increased risk of wildfires for the next few days.

FEMA reminds Montana residents that wildfires leave a potential hazard well after the flames have been snuffed out.

Here's an updated list of the largest wildfires currently burning in Montana.

The National Weather Service reports that over 200 lightning strikes in the western Montana area late Friday resulted in numerous small fires being battled over the weekend.

The Elmo Fire burning near the west shore of Flathead Lake is now almost two-thirds contained.

It's fire season in Montana and we'll hear Red Flag Warnings almost daily. Interestingly, the warnings were never really meant for the general public.

The Weasel Fire is burning in steep, heavily timbered terrain near the U.S. Canadian Border in the Rexford-Fortine Ranger District.

The Moose Fire burning near Salmon Idaho in the Salmon-Challis National Forest has been burning since July 17 and has consumed nearly 60,000 acres, primarily in wilderness areas.

The Elmo Fire, burning near the west shore of Flathead Lake is now estimated to be over 16,000 acres and about 10 percent contained.

The Missoula County Fire Protection Association has once again increased the fire danger starting on Friday to Very High.

Multiple small fires have broken out near the Wye between Missoula and Frenchtown.