Big Buffalo Fire 2026

Started: Aug 6 3,598 acre 0% contained Wildfire
Near Wolf Point · McCone County, Montana

Big Buffalo Fire is the 5th-largest wildfire this season in Montana, burning 11 miles south of Wolf Point.

73 Days Active
5th By Size 5th-largest wildfire this season in Montana
11 mi S From Wolf Point to the fire perimeter
3,598 Acres 3.0x the size of Lincoln Park 69% the size of JFK Airport
0%
Contained
18 Personnel $100K spent $28/acre

Big Buffalo Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Big Buffalo Fire Fire Growth History
Big Buffalo Fire Containment History

Fires near Big Buffalo Fire

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🔥 Ayers Pond Fire Complex Member 2026
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🔥 Snow Fire Complex Member 2026
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🔥 Brake Drum -Mc Cone Fire 2026
Started: Aug 27 13 acre
Near Circle · McCone County, Montana

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