Public Safety

Moose Fire Active in Montana

Thursday, August 27, 2026

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The Moose Fire, caused by lightning on July 26, remains active as of August 27, burning approximately 24 miles southwest of Philipsburg, Montana. Firefighters are working across the incident to reduce risk and protect nearby communities.

The fire is burning in timber and areas of heavy dead and downed fuels, with changing weather conditions influencing fire behavior. Previously burned areas have also impacted the fire’s growth and behavior across the landscape.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires — http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/mtbdf-moose-fire

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The Moose Fire was caused by lightning on July 26“The lightning-caused Moose Fire was detected July 26 approximately 24 miles southwest of Philipsburg, Montana.”
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The Moose Fire remains active as of August 27“The lightning-caused Moose Fire was detected July 26 approximately 24 miles southwest of Philipsburg, Montana. The fire is burning in timber and areas of heavy dead and downed fuels with changing weather conditions influencing fire behavior throughout the incident. Previously burned areas have also influenced the fire’s growth and behavior across the landscape. Firefighters remain actively engaged across the incident, working to reduce risk and protect the public and nearby communities.”
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The Moose Fire is burning approximately 24 miles southwest of Philipsburg, Montana“The lightning-caused Moose Fire was detected July 26 approximately 24 miles southwest of Philipsburg, Montana.”
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Firefighters are working across the incident to reduce risk“Firefighters remain actively engaged across the incident, working to reduce risk and protect the public and nearby communities.”
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Firefighters are working across the incident to protect nearby communities“Firefighters remain actively engaged across the incident, working to reduce risk and protect the public and nearby communities.”
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The fire is burning in timber and areas of heavy dead and downed fuels“The fire is burning in timber and areas of heavy dead and downed fuels with changing weather conditions influencing fire behavior throughout the incident.”
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Changing weather conditions are influencing fire behavior“The fire is burning in timber and areas of heavy dead and downed fuels with changing weather conditions influencing fire behavior throughout the incident.”
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Previously burned areas have impacted the fire’s growth and behavior across the landscape“Previously burned areas have also influenced the fire’s growth and behavior across the landscape.”