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Bobcat Lakes Fire — 10.9Kac 88% contained

6.5
45.6418°N, 113.1999°W·US-MT
Started 54d ago
NIFC data as of
Event Details
Typewildfire
Severity6.5
Statusactive
Location45.6418°N, 113.1999°W (MT)
Started2026-07-31T20:39:00+00:00
Last Updated2026-09-24T00:08:10.147+00:00
Sourcenifc
Source URLdata-nifc.opendata.arcgis.com
Confidence1.00
Impact Zones
Active Fire Perimeter
Active fire. Immediate life threat. Mandatory evacuation likely in effect.
3.8 km
Evacuation Zone
Evacuation warnings likely. Prepare to leave immediately if ordered.
6.8 km
Smoke & Ember Zone
Ember showers and heavy smoke possible. Reduced visibility. Respiratory hazard.
13.8 km
Air Quality Impact Zone
Degraded air quality from smoke. Sensitive groups should limit outdoor activity.
33.8 km

Zone estimates are based on scientific models and may differ from actual local conditions.

Impact Analysis
Population Exposed1,850
Schools2
Fire Stations3

Population from ACS 5-Year 2022 tract sampling; structure counts from Microsoft Building Footprints or Census ACS housing data, capped by USGS NLCD 2021 developed land. Estimates for situational awareness — not for actuarial, regulatory, or underwriting use.

Historical Comparison
2024 Daly70% match

11.4K acres vs current 10.9K acres, same state (MT)

MT
2020 Gass Flats70% match

11.0K acres vs current 10.9K acres, same state (MT)

MT
2019 Ridgetop69% match

11.1K acres vs current 10.9K acres, same state (MT)

MT

Historical comparison based on peril type, geography, and severity. Past events do not predict future outcomes.

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Zone estimates are based on scientific models and may differ from actual local conditions.