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Idaho Wildfire Intelligence

Official situation reports, containment progress, and county-level threat analysis for Idaho.

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22
Active Fires
65,771
Acres Burned
11
Counties

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Search by fire name or county to jump straight to a specific incident in Idaho.

Active Wildfires by County in Idaho

Understanding Wildfires in Idaho

So far, 22 active wildfires have been recorded burning a combined 65,770 acres in Idaho, based on official NIFC data.

The largest currently active fire in Idaho is the CROOKED Fire in Boise County, at 10,081 acres and 100% contained.

Right now, active fires span 11 different counties in Idaho: Ada, Boise, Boundary, Cassia, Clearwater, Custer, Elmore, Idaho, Jerome, Owyhee, Shoshone. Use the county filter above or the search box to jump straight to your area.

Containment refers to the percentage of a fire's perimeter that firefighters have secured with control lines, not how much of the fire is extinguished. Read more about containment strategy in our glossary.

Want to know your own area's wildfire exposure? Try our Wildfire Risk Assessment tool →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many active wildfires are in Idaho right now?

There are currently 22 active wildfires reported in Idaho, covering a combined 65,770 acres.

What is the largest active wildfire in Idaho?

The largest currently active wildfire in Idaho is the CROOKED Fire at 10,081 acres, 100% contained.

Which counties in Idaho have active wildfires?

Active wildfires are currently reported across 11 counties in Idaho: Ada, Boise, Boundary, Cassia, Clearwater, Custer, Elmore, Idaho, Jerome, Owyhee, Shoshone.

How do I find wildfires in a specific Idaho county?

Use the search box above or the county buttons under "Active Wildfires by County" to filter this page down to a single county. Every incident card also shows which county it's burning in.

How often is this data updated?

Active fire data is pulled from NIFC every 20 minutes. AI-generated situation summaries refresh whenever new official data is reported for a given fire.

Where does this data come from?

All incident data comes from the National Interagency Fire Center's official WFIGS feed. AI summaries are generated strictly from that official data and never invent facts.

How can I see wildfires in other states?

Visit the national dashboard or use Search to filter by any state.

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