Nature Grove Fire map & updates
The Nature Grove Fire is burning in Ravalli County, MT (15 Miles SE from Hamilton, MT). Latest size 1,422 acres, 0% contained.
Nature Grove Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-09-09). 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 Nature Grove Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Missoula, MT | 50 mi |
| Helena, MT | 95 mi |
| Bozeman, MT | 142 mi |
| Kalispell, MT | 142 mi |
| Great Falls, MT | 155 mi |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 171 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: USFS.
Timeline
- Discovered — August 23, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — September 9, 2026
- Record last updated — October 9, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Nature Grove Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bear Fire | 2,126 | 2026 | 2 mi |
| Moose Fire | 6,005 | 2026 | 13 mi |
| Railroad Fire | 1,583 | 2024 | 3 mi |
| Daly Fire | 11,387 | 2024 | 4 mi |
| Bowles Creek Fire | 6,988 | 2023 | 6 mi |
| Hog Trough Fire | 1,701 | 2022 | 5 mi |
| Whetstone Ridge Fire | 3,621 | 2017 | 15 mi |
| Roaring Lion Fire | 8,575 | 2016 | 16 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 Nature Grove Fire?
In Ravalli County, MT, 15 Miles SE from Hamilton, MT. The nearest city in our list is Missoula, MT, about 50 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Nature Grove Fire?
1,422 acres (about 2 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Nature Grove Fire contained?
It was reported 0% contained.
What caused the Nature Grove Fire?
The cause is recorded as natural. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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