The Tartar wildfire in Washington County, Idaho, is an active fire with rapid growth, covering 158,027 acres as of August 9, 2026, with 87% containment.
Official source description: 21 Miles NW from Weiser, ID
Active; Flanking; Torching; Smoldering
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IRWIN ID: {DB5448A6-FCAC-4041-A817-6F8198161DBA}
Discovered: Jul 24, 2026
Cause: Natural
Est. Cost to Date: $18,486,850
Coordinates: 44.5413, -117.093
The Tartar Fire has burned 158,027 acres as of August 9, 2026.
As of the latest update, the Tartar Fire is 87% contained.
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Tartar Fire is burning in Washington, ID.
Yes, as of the latest official update, the Tartar Fire remains active.
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