McAllister Fire 2025

Started: Aug 18 3,560 acre 95% contained Wildfire

McAllister Fire is the 2nd-largest wildfire this season in Montana, burning 29 miles southwest of Belgrade.

Latest update

The McAllister Fire was reported around 5:15pm, Saturday August 16th. The cause of the fire was lightning. 

As of Wednesday, 8/27, the fire is estimated at 3,560 acres with 95% containment. 

Crews are working around the perimeter patrolling the line. 

Resources will continue operations with the objective to creating a cold, secure buffer around the entire perimeter working for about the next week.

The evacuation warning has been lifted as of 8/20/25 for the areas between Bradley Creek, Shining Mountains West and US Highway 287 (between mile markers 61 and 64). There are no current road closures in place.

With moisture coming the next few days, crews will be patrolling and doing suppression repair.

 

105 Days Active
2nd By Size 2nd-largest wildfire this season in Montana
29 mi SW From Belgrade to the fire perimeter
3,560 Acres 2.9x the size of Lincoln Park 68% the size of JFK Airport
95%
Contained +0% in last 24h
42 Personnel $150K spent $42/acre

McAllister Fire Live Perimeter Growth

McAllister Fire Fire Growth History
McAllister Fire Containment History

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