BOISE, Idaho — Idaho is sharing the top spot nationally for active large fire count, with 14 large fires burning across the state as of September 2, 2026. The Nez Perce-Clearwater, Boise, and Idaho Panhandle national forests are hosting the most active incidents, with several fires showing little to no containment and presenting ongoing threats to communities, recreation areas, and critical infrastructure.

Key Active Incidents

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

The forests east of Lowell are managing a cluster of fires burning in steep, remote terrain:

  • Cascade Fire — 6,800 acres, 50% contained; 19 miles east of Lowell (208-935-6134)
  • Moose Mountain Fire — 5,579 acres, 8% contained; approximately 4 miles north of Kelly Forks Campground (208-935-6134)
  • Wolf Creek Fire — 2,280 acres, 25% contained; 19 miles east of Lowell (208-634-0820)
  • Three Links Fire — 790 acres, 0% contained; 20 miles east of Lowell
  • Grotto Fire — 3,849 acres, 0% contained; 20 miles east of Lowell

Idaho Panhandle National Forest

Northern Idaho's panhandle region is managing several fires with challenging terrain and active fire behavior:

  • Silver Fire — 2,545 acres, 0% contained; Southeast side of Silver Dollar Peak near Roman Nose (208-266-5956)
  • Parker Lake Fire — 1,429 acres, 0% contained; Long Creek Canyon, 20 miles NW of Bonners Ferry (208-295-5495)
  • Porcupine Fire — 180 acres, 0% contained; approximately 7 miles NE of Clark Fork (208-557-8813)
  • Upper Smith Fire — 4,808 acres, 42% contained; six miles west of Porthill (208-295-5495)
  • Dudley Fire — 715 acres, 78% contained; five miles north of Wallace (208-557-8813)

Boise National Forest and BLM District

  • Crooked Fire — 9,054 acres, 21% contained; 14 miles northeast of Idaho City, along the North Fork of the Boise River (208-264-4469)
  • Flint Fire — 6,936 acres, 88% contained; 45 miles southwest of Nampa

Salmon-Challis National Forest

  • Doublesprings Fire — 1,779 acres, 35% contained; 31 miles northwest of Mackay

Fuels Advisory in Effect

NIFC has issued an active fuels and fire behavior advisory for Southwest Idaho, reflecting critically dry vegetation conditions that could support rapid fire growth. The advisory covers the Boise and surrounding district areas, where fuels have cured under weeks of hot, dry weather.

Road and Trail Closures

Residents and recreationists should expect numerous road and trail closures across affected national forests. Contact individual ranger districts for current status before heading into the backcountry. All fires with 0% containment present active risks and public access restrictions are in effect.

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