Coal Creek Fire
Active
Carter County, Montana · Discovered August 17, 2026
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 5 days ago
Coal Creek Fire
The Coal Creek Fire fire has burned 27 acres in Carter County, Montana. Officials have not reported a containment figure yet. It has shown no measurable growth in the last 24 hours. Air quality near the fire is moderate (AQI 51).
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Growth & containment history
| Recorded | Size | Contained |
|---|---|---|
| 8/17/2026, 8:42:21 PM | 27 acres | - |
| 8/17/2026, 7:37:18 PM | 25 acres | - |
History recorded by Fire Nearby each time upstream size or containment changes.
About this data
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