Montana Active Wildfires — Live NIFC Map
Live data
Updated continuously
The current reading for this indicator updates live on the
Montana Gateway dashboard.
The data feed below is fetched from National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) · state forestry / DNR via the
public /api/wildfires endpoint.
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What this means
The U.S. averages roughly 60,000 wildfires per year. Most start small — escaped debris burns, lightning, equipment sparks — but heavy fuel loads and dry, windy weather can turn any of them into a major incident in hours. Smoke can drift hundreds of miles from a single large fire and degrade air quality far from the burn area.
What you can do
- Before any outdoor burning, check your state forestry / DNR fire-danger map and your county's burn permit rules.
- Get a burn permit (often free) from your local state forestry / DNR office if conditions allow.
- If you see smoke or flame, call 911 immediately — early reports save acres.
- If smoke drifts to your area, check the AQI panel and limit outdoor exertion when AQI > 100.
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