"The fire’s rapid expansion to 180 acres within 24 hours highlights a significant growth rate, and the lack of containment information suggests ongoing uncertainty about its behavior and potential impact."
The WILDHORSE wildfire was discovered on September 13, 2026 at 19:38 in Gem County, Idaho. The fire, caused by human activity, has grown from 20 acres at the time of discovery to 150 acres by the early morning of September 14, then decreased to 130 acres later that day before expanding again to 180 acres by the end of the day. No official containment percentage, personnel deployment, or cost estimates have been released. The incident remains active with no jurisdictional agency listed, and current fire behavior data is not available.
General wildfire safety guidance applies: stay informed through local authorities, avoid the area if possible, and be prepared to evacuate if instructed.
IRWIN ID: {F9DBE5C1-FFD0-4F97-9A55-14014D2619A5}
Discovered: Sep 13, 2026
Cause: Human
Coordinates: 43.9579, -116.3109
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The WILDHORSE Fire has burned 180 acres as of September 14, 2026.
The WILDHORSE Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The WILDHORSE Fire is burning in Gem, ID.
No, the WILDHORSE Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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