Bobcat Lakes Fire map & updates
The Bobcat Lakes Fire is burning in Beaverhead County, MT (12 Miles E from Wisdom, MT). Latest size 10,896 acres, 95% contained.
Bobcat Lakes Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-09-14). Dot: point of origin. Sources: NIFC WFIGS incident record and interagency perimeters. Official evacuation orders come from the county — this map doesn't show them.
Where is the Bobcat Lakes Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Helena, MT | 87 mi |
| Missoula, MT | 94 mi |
| Bozeman, MT | 104 mi |
| Hailey, ID | 156 mi |
| Great Falls, MT | 157 mi |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 159 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: USFS.
Timeline
- Discovered — July 31, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — September 14, 2026
- Record last updated — October 1, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Bobcat Lakes Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Creek Fire | 35,520 | 2026 | 8 mi |
| Sawlog Fire | 2,030 | 2025 | 13 mi |
| Grouse Fire | 6,228 | 2024 | 6 mi |
| Christensen Fire | 13,175 | 2021 | 10 mi |
| Alder Creek Fire | 36,968 | 2021 | 12 mi |
| Beaver Creek Fire | 2,090 | 2018 | 23 mi |
| Bear Lake Fire | 6,313 | 2015 | 9 mi |
Wildfires of 1,000+ acres since 2014 whose origin was within 25 miles (NIFC WFIGS).
Other Montana fires in 2026
Questions
Where is the Bobcat Lakes Fire?
In Beaverhead County, MT, 12 Miles E from Wisdom, MT. The nearest city in our list is Helena, MT, about 87 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Bobcat Lakes Fire?
10,896 acres (about 17 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Bobcat Lakes Fire contained?
It was reported 95% contained.
What caused the Bobcat Lakes Fire?
The cause is recorded as undetermined. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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