"The fire’s rapid expansion from 20 to over 120 acres within a few hours highlights a significant growth rate, underscoring the need for monitoring and potential resource allocation. The lack of containment and behavior data suggests uncertainty about the fire’s trajectory and potential impact."
The IA 2 wildfire, located in Elmore County, Idaho, was first discovered on 2026-08-28 at 01:57:45. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is the jurisdictional agency, and the cause remains undetermined. Initial reports indicated the fire had burned 20 acres, which grew to 20.1 acres by 07:00:05 and then expanded rapidly to 120.6 acres by 08:20:03. No official containment percentage, personnel deployment, or cost estimates have been released, and current fire behavior data is not available.
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Twin Falls. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
General wildfire safety guidance applies: stay informed through official channels, avoid the area if possible, and be prepared for rapid changes in fire behavior.
IRWIN ID: {A466181E-919F-425E-8906-59D70205F5B5}
Discovered: Aug 28, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: BLM
Coordinates: 42.8372, -115.0652
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The Old Oregon Trail Fire has burned 121 acres as of August 28, 2026.
The Old Oregon Trail Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Old Oregon Trail Fire is burning in Elmore, ID.
No, the Old Oregon Trail Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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