A large fire southeast of Browning sparked on Sunday, March 29, 2026, prompting a major firefighting response. Nearly 1,000 acres burned before crews were able to bring it under control. Watch the video: Fire scorches 1,000+ acres in Glacier County The fire broke out along US Highway 2 near the Blackfoot cut-across just before noon. Authorities immediately sent units to the scene and asked drivers to avoid the area while crews worked to contain the fire.