Bras Fire map & updates
The Bras Fire is burning in Sanders County, MT (2 Miles E from HOT SPRINGS, MT). Latest size 1,688 acres, 35% contained.
Bras Fire map
No mapped perimeter has been published for this fire. 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 Bras Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Missoula, MT | 39 mi |
| Kalispell, MT | 65 mi |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 106 mi |
| Sandpoint, ID | 114 mi |
| Spokane Valley, WA | 127 mi |
| Helena, MT | 129 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: BIA.
Timeline
- Discovered — October 17, 2026
- Record last updated — October 20, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Bras Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowles Fire | 3,816 | 2025 | 8 mi |
| River Road East Fire | 17,313 | 2023 | 13 mi |
| Communication Butte Fire | 1,423 | 2023 | 13 mi |
| Magpie Rock Fire | 3,539 | 2020 | 5 mi |
| Clear Creek Fire | 1,267 | 2016 | 7 mi |
| Race Horse Gulch Fire | 4,580 | 2016 | 8 mi |
| Melton 1 Fire | 3,073 | 2015 | 14 mi |
| Seepay Fire | 1,319 | 2014 | 1 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 Bras Fire?
In Sanders County, MT, 2 Miles E from HOT SPRINGS, MT. The nearest city in our list is Missoula, MT, about 39 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Bras Fire?
1,688 acres (about 3 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Bras Fire contained?
It was reported 35% contained.
What caused the Bras Fire?
The cause is recorded as human. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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