Windmill Fire Active 2026

Started: Aug 19 4,253 acre 100% contained Wildfire
Near Absarokee · Stillwater County, Montana
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Windmill Fire has burned 4,253 acres, burning 18 miles north of Absarokee.

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The Windmill Fire started Aug 19, 2026 and is located 8 miles north of Reed Point, MT. It is burning in varied terrain with a mix of grass, sage, juniper and timber. Energy infrastructure is threatened. Initial attack operations was handled by local volunteer fire departments. The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (MT DNRC) County Assist Team (CAT) took command of the fire on Aug 21, 2026 at 0600. As of August 24, 2026 the Windmill Fire is 100% contained.

11 Days Active
18 mi N From Absarokee to the fire perimeter
4,253 Acres 5.0x the size of Central Park Slightly smaller than JFK Airport
100%
Contained +0% since previous report
105 Personnel $2.9M spent $682/acre

Windmill Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Windmill Fire Fire Growth History
Windmill Fire Containment History

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