Davis Coulee Fire
Active
Big Horn County, Montana · Discovered September 14, 2026
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 6 hours ago · Perimeter mapped 6 hours ago (NIFC WFIGS)
Davis Coulee Fire
The Davis Coulee Fire fire has burned 15,470 acres in Big Horn County, Montana. Crews have reached 0% containment. It has shown no measurable growth in the last 24 hours. Wind at the fire is blowing 9 mph toward the S, with gusts to 10 mph. Air quality near the fire is good (AQI 36). 93 personnel are assigned to the incident.
Latest official update
September 16, 2026The Davis Coulee Fire began on September 13, 2026 by lightning. The fire is located nine miles southwest of Crow Agency in Big Horn County, Montana. The Davis Coulee Fire is on federal lands managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). Under the current weather pattern, the fire is producing extreme fire behavior in grass and sagebrush fuels. On Monday, September 14, winds neared 50 miles per hour, driving a rapid run across the fire’s footprint to over 15,000 acres.Due to steep, rugged terrain, ground crews are accessing the fire on foot. Hot, dry conditions and ongoing drought continue to…
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Growth & containment history
| Recorded | Size | Contained |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2026, 5:56:08 PM | 15,470 acres | 0% |
| 9/15/2026, 12:56:07 AM | 15,000 acres | 0% |
| 9/14/2026, 9:56:08 PM | 2,000 acres | 0% |
| 9/14/2026, 9:46:04 PM | 2,000 acres | - |
| 9/14/2026, 9:16:04 PM | 150 acres | - |
| 9/14/2026, 3:51:01 PM | 40 acres | - |
History recorded by Fire Nearby each time upstream size or containment changes.
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