"The rapid growth to nearly 1,900 acres in less than a day and the deployment of up to 108 personnel highlight the fire’s potential threat to surrounding communities and resources. Full containment within seven days demonstrates effective firefighting response."
The North Heglar wildfire, located 33 miles southwest of Pocatello in Cassia County, Idaho, was first reported on August 19, 2026. The fire rapidly expanded from 100 acres to 1,844 acres by August 20, with 34 personnel on the scene and an estimated cost of $100,000. Over the next week, containment progressed steadily: 10% by August 22, 45% by August 23, 73% later that day, 87% on August 25, and full containment on August 26, with a final cost estimate of $1,200,000. The fire behavior shifted from active torching to minimal creeping and smoldering as containment increased. The incident remains officially undetermined in cause and is managed by unspecified jurisdictional agencies.
Official source description: 33 Miles SW from Pocatello, ID
Minimal; Smoldering; Creeping
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Check current air quality on AirNow.gov →The fire is currently minimal, smoldering, and fully contained. General wildfire safety precautions still apply, but no immediate evacuation or fire restrictions are necessary.
IRWIN ID: {DDD93C34-E377-4F28-B9BD-432FFA9B032D}
Discovered: Aug 19, 2026
Cause: Human
Est. Cost to Date: $1,200,000
Coordinates: 42.4902, -113.0949
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The North Heglar Fire has burned 1,844 acres as of September 1, 2026.
Yes, the North Heglar Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The North Heglar Fire is burning in Cassia, ID.
The North Heglar Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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