US EditionFire in Fergus County grows to be largest in Montana this year
FERGUS COUNTY, MONTANA, JUL 8 – The wildfire, caused by lightning, threatens structures on public and private lands and is now about 53% contained with around 140 personnel involved, officials said.
- Firefighters are battling the Wilder Fire in Fergus County, Montana, which has grown to nearly 3,500 acres as of July 8, 2025.
- The fire was ignited by lightning on the night of July 2, 2025, and initial growth reports indicated a rise from 200 to 2,800 acres within days.
- Approximately 140 personnel from multiple agencies, including BLM and USFWS, are using ground and aviation resources to protect threatened structures near the Missouri River area.
- As of July 8, the fire reached 53% containment with no growth recently, and the Montana DNRC reclassified it as a Type-4 incident while crews mop up and secure flanks.
- Ongoing containment efforts and rainfall have helped control the blaze, suggesting response actions may scale down as conditions improve, but public safety advisories remain in effect.
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Wilder Fire in Fergus County reclassified as containment reaches 80%
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