Moose Fire map & updates
The Moose Fire is burning in Granite County, MT (24 Miles SW from Philipsburg, MT). Latest size 6,005 acres, 37% contained.
Moose Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-09-06). 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 Moose Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Missoula, MT | 58 mi |
| Helena, MT | 87 mi |
| Bozeman, MT | 130 mi |
| Great Falls, MT | 150 mi |
| Kalispell, MT | 150 mi |
| Hailey, ID | 179 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: USFS.
Timeline
- Discovered — July 26, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — September 6, 2026
- Record last updated — September 30, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Moose Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bear Fire | 2,126 | 2026 | 12 mi |
| Railroad Fire | 1,583 | 2024 | 10 mi |
| Johnson Fire | 8,438 | 2024 | 14 mi |
| Daly Fire | 11,387 | 2024 | 12 mi |
| Bowles Creek Fire | 6,988 | 2023 | 10 mi |
| Hog Trough Fire | 1,701 | 2022 | 8 mi |
| Whetstone Ridge Fire | 3,621 | 2017 | 3 mi |
| Meyers Fire | 62,034 | 2017 | 8 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 Moose Fire?
In Granite County, MT, 24 Miles SW from Philipsburg, MT. The nearest city in our list is Missoula, MT, about 58 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Moose Fire?
6,005 acres (about 9 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Moose Fire contained?
It was reported 37% contained.
What caused the Moose Fire?
The cause is recorded as undetermined. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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