Griffin Fire — Live Updates
40 acres burning in Powder River County, Montana · containment being assessed. Live map, evacuation orders, smoke & air quality — straight from NIFC, the National Weather Service, and NASA, updated daily by field teams. Free alerts, no signup.
Reviewed by Tom Hunt, Wildfire Risk Expert
Fire locations come from NIFC, last pulled Aug 3, 11:33 AM PDT — they update about once a day and are not real-time. In an emergency, always follow the official orders from your local authorities. Basemap © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap.
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You’re watching the Griffin Fire — we’ll alert you the moment it changes. Get notified when this fire grows, containment drops, dangerous fire weather hits nearby, or a new fire starts near any address you choose in Montana. We monitor official NIFC & NWS feeds 24/7 so you hear it here first, not from the smoke.
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Dangerous fire weather
Hot, dry, windy days when fires spread fastest (officially called a 'Red Flag Warning').
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🛰️ Satellite view of the Griffin Fire
A real photo from a NASA satellite — smoke shows up as gray-brown haze over the land.
The red dot is where this fire was first reported (its point of origin). As a fire grows, the burning area can spread well beyond that spot.
— · last 6 days
NASA satellite imagery · updates daily, refreshes on its own
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Reminder: this is an educational model centered on the Griffin Fire's reported location. Modeled spread times, directions, and ember reach are illustrative ranges only — actual fire behavior depends on fuels, moisture, terrain, structures, and suppression that change constantly. Do not rely on it for any safety or evacuation decision. The live fire location is on the official map above; for real-time information and evacuation orders, follow Watch Duty and local authorities — call 911 in an emergency.
Firefighting aircraft over this fire
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Griffin Fire FAQ
What do the evacuation zones on the Griffin Fire map mean?
Evacuation zones are typically color-coded by urgency: Evacuation Order (leave now — immediate danger), Evacuation Warning (be ready to leave at a moment's notice), and Advisory (monitor conditions). Zone boundaries are set by your county sheriff or local fire authority — always follow their instructions over any map. Check the evacuation tab for current zone status.
How current is the Griffin Fire map and data on this page?
The live map and headline figures (acres, containment) are pulled from the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) WFIGS feed, which fire agencies update throughout the day. Perimeter boundaries typically lag the actual fire edge by several hours, and NIFC updates are not continuous — check local fire authority channels for the most time-sensitive information.
How do I get free alerts if the Griffin Fire or fires near me grow?
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Data: National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), refreshed periodically. Wildfire conditions change rapidly; figures here may lag official updates. FireRisk.ai is for awareness, not emergency guidance.