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Moose Fire Command Shifted to Type 3 Team

Monday, September 28, 2026

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The Moose Fire, detected July 26 as a lightning-caused wildfire, is burning in timber and heavy dead fuels with changing weather influencing fire behavior.

A local Type 3 Organization from the Pintler Ranger District took command of the Moose Fire on Monday, September 8 at 7:00 pm.

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

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Moose Fire Command Shifted to Type 3 Team“A local Type 3 Organization from the Pintler Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest took command of the Moose Fire on Monday, September 8 at 7:00 pm.”
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Fire management transitioned to local Type 3 Organization on Sept. 8 at 7 p.m., per official report.“A local Type 3 Organization from the Pintler Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest took command of the Moose Fire on Monday, September 8 at 7:00 pm.”
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The Moose Fire, detected July 26 as a lightning-caused wildfire, is burning in timber and heavy dead fuels with changing weather influencing fire behavior.“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.”
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A local Type 3 Organization from the Pintler Ranger District took command of the Moose Fire on Monday, September 8 at 7:00 pm.“A local Type 3 Organization from the Pintler Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest took command of the Moose Fire on Monday, September 8 at 7:00 pm.”

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MTBDF Moose Fire

Last updated: 2026-09-10 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. --- State: Montana --- Coordinates: Latitude: 46° 4 19.92 Longitude: 113° 41 26.70 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: 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.A local Type 3 Organization from the Pintler Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest took command of the Moose Fire on Monday, September 8 at 7:00 pm.&nbsp;