North Fork Fire Active 2026

Started: Jul 26 118 acre 70% contained Wildfire
Near Hamilton · Ravalli County, Montana
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North Fork Fire has burned 118 acres, burning 10 miles southwest of Hamilton.

Latest update

Aug. 21, 2026: A closure is in place at the junction of Lost Horse Road (Forest Service Road 429) and Lick Creek Road (FS 5621) due to heavy equipment traffic associated with the North Fork Fire. This closure only affects Lost Horse Road. Lick Creek Road is open. 

As of July 31, the fire grew approximately 10 acres to the south and east of the perimeter burning through light vegetation down the slope. Firefighters continue actively making progress on fuel breaks that are located north of Lost Horse Road and east of the North Fork Fire. Two more hand crew modules are on order. This particular fire area is considered high-risk to insert firefighters at this fire’s edge due to safety concerns such as steep and rocky terrain, with no evacuation routes by foot or vehicle.

 

46 Days Active
10 mi SW From Hamilton to the fire perimeter
118 Acres 91 football fields
70%
Contained +0% since previous report
3 Personnel $4.75M spent $40.3K/acre

North Fork Fire Live Perimeter Growth

North Fork Fire Fire Growth History
North Fork Fire Containment History

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Places Near North Fork Fire

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