Moose Fire Active 2026

Started: Jul 26 6,005 acre 15% contained Wildfire
Near Philipsburg · Granite County, Montana
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Moose Fire has burned 6,005 acres, burning 22 miles southwest of Philipsburg.

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The lightning-caused Moose Fire was detected July 26 approximately 24 miles southwest of Philipsburg, Montana. The fire is burning in timber and areas of heavy dead and downed fuels with changing weather conditions influencing fire behavior throughout the incident. Previously burned areas have also influenced the fire’s growth and behavior across the landscape. Firefighters remain actively engaged across the incident, working to reduce risk and protect the public and nearby communities.

A local Type 3 Organization from the Pintler Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest took command of the Moose Fire on Monday, September 8 at 7:00 pm. 

50 Days Active
22 mi SW From Philipsburg to the fire perimeter
6,005 Acres 5.0x the size of Lincoln Park Slightly larger than JFK Airport
0 Recent Acre Growth 0 acres/day avg over last 7 days
15%
Contained +0% since previous report
28 Personnel $12.7M spent $2.11K/acre

Moose Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Moose Fire Fire Growth History
Moose Fire Containment History

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Started: Aug 14 0 acre
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🔥 Gray Fire 2026
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Started: Apr 6 1 acre
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Started: Jul 26 2,474 acre 100% contained
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Places Near Moose Fire

Philipsburg, Montana, United States Darby, Montana, United States Corvallis, Montana, United States Hamilton, Montana, United States Victor, Montana, United States Pinesdale, Montana, United States Stevensville, Montana, United States Florence, Montana, United States Clinton, Montana, United States Anaconda, Montana, United States Carlton, Montana, United States Lolo, Montana, United States Bonner-West Riverside, Montana, United States East Missoula, Montana, United States Missoula, Montana, United States Orchard Homes, Montana, United States Warm Springs, Montana, United States Salmon, Idaho, United States Deer Lodge, Montana, United States Wye, Montana, United States Frenchtown, Montana, United States Seeley Lake, Montana, United States Walkerville, Montana, United States Butte, Montana, United States Arlee, Montana, United States Saint Ignatius, Montana, United States Lincoln, Montana, United States Dillon, Montana, United States Ronan, Montana, United States Boulder, Montana, United States Whitehall, Montana, United States Sheridan, Montana, United States Pablo, Montana, United States Helena West Side, Montana, United States Challis, Idaho, United States Superior, Montana, United States Polson, Montana, United States Helena, Montana, United States Helena Valley West Central, Montana, United States Clancy, Montana, United States