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Gold Run Fire

Feed checked
Nov 8, 2026 02:20 UTC
Source record updated
Oct 23, 2026 20:42 UTC
Last recorded incident change
Oct 23, 2026 20:42 UTC

Feed checks and source-record updates do not necessarily mean fire conditions changed. Figures below reflect the last recorded incident report.

The last recorded incident change is more than 14 days old or undated. Historical fire behavior and summaries below are not confirmation of current conditions.

217
Acres
100%
Contained
89
Personnel

Situation Summary

Automated summary generated: Oct 23, 2026 21:05 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.

The Gold Run wildfire, located 8 miles east of Kellogg in Shoshone County, Idaho, was discovered on June 16, 2026. By the latest update on October 23, 2026, the fire had burned 217 acres and was fully contained (100%). Human activity was identified as the cause, and the incident was reported by NIFC. The fire behavior was minimal, described as creeping and smoldering, and 89 personnel were involved in the suppression effort. The incident incurred an estimated cost of $1,431,000.

Official source description: 8 Miles E from Kellogg, ID

Fire Behavior in Last Recorded Report

Minimal; Creeping; Smoldering

Recorded Fire Progression

Historical observations from incident reports, not a live forecast. Acreage and containment can decrease when agencies correct their estimates.

Available reports

1

First recorded acreage

217 acres

Last recorded acreage

217 acres

Latest available source report: Oct 23, 2026 20:42 UTC. This is the report date, not confirmation of current fire conditions.

There are not enough distinct dated measurements to establish a documented progression for this incident.

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Report date (UTC)AcresContainmentSource
Oct 23, 2026 20:42217100.0%NIFC

Location

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Public Safety & Travel

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IRWIN ID: {3A8EBAB1-98E0-4A21-BF18-876B78FB3253}

Discovered: Jun 16, 2026

Cause: Human

Est. Cost to Date: $1,431,000

Coordinates: 47.5241, -116.0791

Frequently Asked Questions

How many acres has the Gold Run Fire burned?

The Gold Run Fire has burned 217 acres as of October 23, 2026.

Is the Gold Run Fire contained?

Yes, the Gold Run Fire is fully contained (100%).

What caused the Gold Run Fire?

The official cause has been listed as: Human.

Where is the Gold Run Fire located?

The Gold Run Fire is burning in Shoshone, ID.

Is the Gold Run Fire still active?

The Gold Run Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.

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