"The fire’s rapid expansion from 38 to 463 acres in just over a month, combined with the swift containment achieved within a day, highlights the effectiveness of early detection and rapid response by the USFS."
The Scimitar wildfire, located 29 miles southwest of Conner, MT in Idaho, was first discovered on August 22, 2026. By August 27, it had burned 38 acres with no containment, and the fire was classified as moderate with flanking behavior. The blaze expanded rapidly to 334 acres by August 31, remaining uncontained and still moderate. On September 4 the fire’s behavior shifted to minimal, smoldering with flanking, but acreage stayed at 334 acres. The fire grew to 463 acres on September 16, still minimal and uncontained. By September 17 the incident was fully contained at 100% with no further growth, and the estimated cost remained $1,000. The incident is managed by the USFS and is considered natural in origin.
Official source description: 29 Miles SW from Conner, MT
Minimal; Smoldering
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Hamilton. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
The fire is currently minimal and smoldering with 100% containment; general wildfire safety guidance applies, but residents should remain aware of potential smoke and follow any local advisories.
IRWIN ID: {A2FE7346-8811-49D3-AED7-4B9480B96445}
Discovered: Aug 22, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: USFS
Est. Cost to Date: $1,000
Coordinates: 45.7132, -114.649
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The Scimitar Fire has burned 463 acres as of September 17, 2026.
Yes, the Scimitar Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Scimitar Fire is burning in Idaho, ID.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Scimitar Fire remains active.
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