"This incident is notable for its human origin and the fact that it has persisted for over a week with minimal growth, indicating a potentially contained or slow‑burning scenario. The lack of reported containment or resource deployment suggests limited impact on surrounding communities."
The Crestview 2 wildfire, located in Jerome County, Idaho, was first discovered on August 22, 2026, at 12:05 UTC. Initial reports from the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) indicated the fire had burned 75 acres, but no containment percentage, personnel, or fire behavior details were provided. By 16:20 UTC the same day, the reported size had decreased slightly to 71 acres, suggesting some control or measurement adjustment. The most recent update on September 1, 2026, lists the fire at 71.3 acres, with no changes in containment or behavior noted. The incident is classified as human‑caused, but the specific jurisdictional agency responsible for management is not listed. Overall, the fire has remained relatively small and stable, with no reported containment progress or escalation in activity.
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Reporting area: . Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-10-10 04:00:00 UTC · Site: Twin Falls PM25.
General wildfire safety guidance applies: stay informed through local authorities, avoid the area if possible, and be prepared for potential changes in fire behavior.
IRWIN ID: {36C49D95-C70E-4106-9AD6-84B6489D9185}
Discovered: Aug 22, 2026
Cause: Human
Coordinates: 42.7139, -113.9746
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The Crestview 2 Fire has burned 71 acres as of September 1, 2026.
Containment has not been officially reported for the Crestview 2 Fire.
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The Crestview 2 Fire is burning in Jerome, ID.
The Crestview 2 Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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