The Lake Channel wildfire in Power County, Idaho, is currently 100% contained with minimal fire behavior.
Official source description: 10 Miles SW from American Falls, ID
Minimal; Smoldering
No specific preparedness advice available.
IRWIN ID: {3C59C816-9F7E-4849-98F0-1D1530C6404B}
Discovered: Jul 29, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: BLM
Est. Cost to Date: $900,000
Coordinates: 42.6651, -113.02
The Lake Channel Fire has burned 2,516 acres as of August 7, 2026.
Yes, the Lake Channel Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Lake Channel Fire is burning in Power, ID.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Lake Channel Fire remains active.
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