Live Montana Fire Map — Fires in MT Today, Fires Near Me

Montana wildfire protection systems

Tracking fires is step one — protecting your property is what matters. Prodigy Wildfire Solutions designs and installs engineered wildfire protection systems for homes and commercial wildfire protection for businesses across United States. Our exterior wildfire sprinkler systems defend against ember attack, radiant heat and direct flame with roof-mounted nozzles, ember detection sensors and remote app activation — installed in as little as one day. Start with a free wildfire risk assessment for your Montana property, or book a free protection consultation with our engineers.

Active fires currently being tracked in Montana

  • Bras — Under Control · 1,688 acres · reported Sat Oct 17 2026 · source: NIFC
  • Border — Unknown · 100 acres · reported Tue Oct 06 2026 · source: NIFC
  • RX D6 Horseshoe West Unit 38 — Unknown · 40 acres · reported Mon Oct 26 2026 · source: NIFC
  • RX D3 Granite Graves 203 — Unknown · 31 acres · reported Wed Oct 28 2026 · source: NIFC
  • Willow Piles RX — Unknown · 30 acres · reported Tue Oct 27 2026 · source: NIFC
  • RX D6 Westside Bypass 117 — Unknown · 30 acres · reported Tue Oct 27 2026 · source: NIFC
  • RX D7 Second Skinny S51 — Unknown · 26 acres · reported Tue Oct 27 2026 · source: NIFC
  • RX Doc Denny - SRRD — Unknown · 20 acres · reported Mon Oct 26 2026 · source: NIFC
  • Great Scott RX — Unknown · 15 acres · reported Tue Oct 27 2026 · source: NIFC
  • RX PLN Rocky Swamp — Unknown · 10.0 acres · reported Thu Oct 22 2026 · source: NIFC
  • RX D3 Granite Graves 220 — Unknown · 10.0 acres · reported Mon Oct 26 2026 · source: NIFC
  • RX D3 Ginny Mtn — Unknown · 10.0 acres · reported Tue Oct 27 2026 · source: NIFC
  • RX D6 Seeley Creek Ski Trails — Unknown · 10.0 acres · reported Wed Oct 28 2026 · source: NIFC
  • RX D4 South Fork Petty Reroute Piles — Unknown · 4.0 acres · reported Wed Oct 28 2026 · source: NIFC
  • Forest Lake Campground Piles RX — Unknown · 2.0 acres · reported Tue Oct 27 2026 · source: NIFC
  • RX D4 Clearwater Crossing Admin — Unknown · 1.00 acres · reported Fri Oct 23 2026 · source: NIFC
  • Frazer Tree — Unknown · 1.00 acres · reported Sun Oct 25 2026 · source: NIFC
  • RX D4 Peppy Le Deux C07 Landing Pile — Unknown · 1.00 acres · reported Wed Oct 28 2026 · source: NIFC
  • Barren — Unknown · 0.20 acres · reported Sun Oct 25 2026 · source: NIFC
  • TL Hell Roaring Hand Piles RX — Unknown · reported Mon Oct 26 2026 · source: NIFC
  • RX Sad/Horse/Island Piles - MCRD — Unknown · reported Mon Oct 26 2026 · source: NIFC
  • RX Crane Creek MCS — Unknown · reported Mon Oct 26 2026 · source: NIFC
  • Meadow Handle 2026 RX — Unknown · reported Tue Oct 27 2026 · source: NIFC
  • Boulder Cop Ton RX 2026 — Unknown · reported Tue Oct 27 2026 · source: NIFC
  • STW Folf Course RX — Unknown · reported Tue Oct 27 2026 · source: NIFC
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Track active wildfires across Montana (MT), United States in real time. EmberWatch updates every 5 minutes from official government fire agencies — currently tracking 32 active fires in Montana.

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Average annual fires

Montana’s Northern Rockies and expansive rangelands experience over 2,400 wildfires in a typical year. From the Flathead Valley, Whitefish, and Kalispell to Missoula, the Bitterroot Valley, Helena, and Bozeman/Big Sky, rapid WUI growth has placed tens of thousands of homes inside dense lodgepole pine and Douglas-fir forests. This live Montana fire map updates every 5 minutes from NIFC, Montana DNRC, and NASA FIRMS satellite sensors.

Flathead Valley, Whitefish, Missoula, Bitterroot & Bozeman wildfire exposure

Dry summer lightning and canyon winds regularly drive fast-moving timber and grass fires across western and central Montana. Because many Montana ranches, mountain estates, and cabins sit on long private drives with extended rural fire-department response times and no municipal hydrants, self-contained exterior wildfire protection is critical.

Prodigy Wildfire Solutions engineers permanent exterior wildfire sprinkler systems for Montana homes, ranches, and resorts — complete with remote app activation, ember detection, and winterization for sub-zero Montana winters. Check your address with a free Montana wildfire risk assessment or book a consultation.

Montana wildfire FAQs

Where are the fires in Montana right now?

Use the interactive fire map above to see all currently active wildfires across Montana. Data updates every 5 minutes from NIFC.

How do I protect my Montana home from wildfire?

Create defensible space and consider an engineered exterior wildfire sprinkler system. Prodigy Wildfire Solutions installs wildfire protection systems in Montana — get a free risk assessment at prodigywildfire.com/assessment.

How many wildfires are burning in Montana right now?

The live counter at the top of this page shows all currently active wildfires in Montana, updated every 5 minutes from NIFC, Montana DNRC, and satellite hotspot data.

Can exterior wildfire sprinkler systems be winterized for Montana winters?

Yes. Every Prodigy system installed in cold-climate states like Montana, Colorado, Idaho, and Wyoming is engineered with dry-pipe drainage and winterization protocols so rooftop and perimeter lines never freeze during winter.

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