"The Dudley fire’s rapid expansion to 800 acres within a week and the high number of personnel deployed highlight the challenges of managing natural ignition events in rugged terrain. Its swift containment progression demonstrates effective resource coordination by the USFS."
The Dudley wildfire, located 5 miles north of Wallace in Shoshone County, Idaho, was first discovered on August 26, 2026. The fire, caused by natural factors and managed by the US Forest Service, grew rapidly from 40 acres to 800 acres over the first week, with active uphill runs, flanking, and torching behavior. Containment remained at 0% until August 31, when it reached 14%, and by September 2 it had climbed to 78% containment, eventually reaching 100% on September 10. Personnel peaked at 225 firefighters, and estimated costs rose from $500,000 to $4,397,568 as the fire was brought under control.
Official source description: 5 Miles N from Wallace, ID
Minimal; Smoldering; Single Tree Torching
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Pinehurst. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is now fully contained and behavior is minimal; standard wildfire safety precautions remain advised for the surrounding area.
IRWIN ID: {0BACB318-E160-448F-9185-088B5966DE4C}
Discovered: Aug 26, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: USFS
Est. Cost to Date: $4,397,568
Coordinates: 47.5394, -115.9208
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The Dudley Fire has burned 800 acres as of September 10, 2026.
Yes, the Dudley Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Dudley Fire is burning in Shoshone, ID.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Dudley Fire remains active.
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