Elkhorn Fire Wildfire

Elkhorn Fire is the largest wildfire this season in North Dakota, burning 13 miles southeast of Watford City.

37 Days Active

#1 By Size Largest wildfire this season in North Dakota

13 mi SE From Watford City from the fire location

10,313 Acres 2.0x the size of JFK Airport Slightly smaller than Manhattan

Contained +0% since previous report

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Fires near Elkhorn Fire

Showing 6 of 31 fires. Use search to find specific fires.

🔥 Crow Head Fire 2026

Started: Sep 24 0 acre

Near Poplar · Roosevelt County, Montana

🔥 Bear Fire 2026

Started: Sep 1 10 acre

Near Killdeer · Dunn County, North Dakota

🔥 Little Rock -Wibaux Fire 2026

Started: Aug 22 42 acre

Near Wibaux · Wibaux County, Montana

🔥 Ash Fire 2026

Started: Aug 11 25 acre

Near Baker · Fallon County, Montana

🔥 Magpie Fire 2026

Started: Jul 26 292 acre

Near Glendive · Dawson County, Montana

🔥 Woodson Road -Fallon Fire 2026

Started: Jul 10 91 acre

Near Beach, North Dakota · Fallon County, Montana

Places Near Elkhorn Fire

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