Your resource page for the latest updates--including photos and videos--from wildfires burning in and around Montana.

Montana Fires Slowing Down After This Week’s Weather
Montana wildfire lines are holding on this summer's major blazes, as we head into Labor Day Weekend.

Evacuation Readiness Notice Sent for Residents Near the Reed Point Fire
Residents near the Windmill Fire area in Stillwater County are being asked to get ready to leave if the situation changes overnight.

This is Now the Largest Fire of 2026 in Montana
Evacuation orders expanded to GO status around Elkhorn Hot Springs and Maverick Mountain as the Sand Creek Fire pushed past 11,600 acres over the weekend.

As Northwest Fires Rage, Montana Tries to Hold On
Crews climbing two steep ridge lines every single day just to reach the fire's edge — that's what it's taking to fight the Elder 1 Fire south of Missoula right now.

Fun “Takes a Break” on Flathead Lake
Change is in the air at KwaTaqNuk Resort Casino — a gaming floor closure is just the beginning of something fresh and exciting.

Montana Grass Fire Burns 1,000 Acres… And it’s Only March
With nearly 300 wildfires reported, the grassfire near Browning stands out—not just for its size but for the haze it's casting over our communities.

Montana News Roundup: Sorrow, no answers for firefighter ambush
A tragic turn of events in North Idaho has left a community mourning. Two brave firefighters lost their lives in an ambush that’s hard to comprehend.

Montana News Roundup: Banana Lake Fire & Biscuit Basin Blowup
With nearly 1,000 acres burned, the Banana Lake Fire is making headlines. Let's take a closer look at what's happening in Sanders County.

Forecasters See ‘Above Normal’ Fire Danger for Montana
Discover how warmer, drier weather in Montana is increasing the likelihood of wildfires

September Starts With Dangerous Fire, and Smoke in Montana
Western Montana faces challenges with poor air quality and evacuations from regional fires in early September, impacting various counties.

Wildfire Reported South of Billings. Public Advised to Stay Away
The fire was reported between 5 and 6 pm on Friday evening and is/was burning south of Duck Creek/River Road near Hillcrest and Keller Road. Officials urge the public to stay clear of the area until further notice.

Historic Montana Lookout Tower Wrapped in Foil as Fire Approaches
Firefighters spent the morning wrapping the old McCart fire lookout station in the Bitterroot National Forest with what looks like tin foil (it's not). The Johnson Ridge fire appears to be approaching the structure from the south.
