Idaho is battling 13 large active wildfires as of September 2, 2026, with several high-priority incidents in the Idaho Panhandle showing zero percent containment. The fires are burning across multiple national forests and BLM districts from the southern Snake River Plain to the densely forested mountains of northern Idaho.

Panhandle Fires: Uncontained and Active

The Parker Lake Fire, located in Long Creek Canyon approximately 20 miles northwest of Bonners Ferry in the Kootenai River Valley, has reached 1,403 acres with 0% containment. Crews from the Idaho Panhandle National Forest are managing the incident. For information: 208-295-5495.

The Silver Fire, burning on the southeast side of Silver Dollar Peak near Roman Nose in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, has grown to 2,424 acres with 0% containment. The fire is burning in rugged terrain that limits both ground access and conventional aerial attack. For information: 208-266-5956.

The Porcupine Fire, approximately 7 miles northeast of Clark Fork in the Idaho Panhandle, is the smallest of the uncontained Panhandle fires at 180 acres, also at 0% containment. The Dudley Fire, five miles north of Wallace in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, has grown to 672 acres at 14% containment. Information: 208-557-8813.

Clearwater Complex: Multiple Fires Near Lowell

A cluster of fires is burning on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests in north-central Idaho, roughly 20 miles east of Lowell. The most significant of these include:

  • Moose Mountain Fire: 5,487 acres, 8% contained, approximately 4 miles north of Kelly Forks Campground. Information: 208-935-6134.
  • Cascade Fire: 6,800 acres, 50% contained, 19 miles east of Lowell. Information: 208-935-6134.
  • Wolf Creek Fire: 2,280 acres, 25% contained, 19 miles east of Lowell. Information: 208-634-0820.
  • Grotto Fire: 3,849 acres, 0% contained, 20 miles east of Lowell.

Crooked Fire on Boise National Forest

The Crooked Fire, burning 14 miles northeast of Idaho City along the North Fork of the Boise River, has grown to 8,604 acres at only 21% containment. Crews with the Boise National Forest are managing the fire in steep, mixed conifer terrain. For information: 208-264-4469.

Upper Smith and Other Active Incidents

The Upper Smith Fire, located 6 miles west of Porthill near the Canadian border, is burning 4,788 acres at 42% containment. The remote location near the international boundary has added complexity to suppression logistics. Information: 208-295-5495.

Fuels Advisory in Effect

NIFC has an active fuels and fire behavior advisory for southwest Idaho, reflecting critically dry conditions and elevated ignition potential. Residents and recreationists throughout the Panhandle and Clearwater regions should be alert to evacuation orders and follow all agency road and area closures. Campfire restrictions remain in effect across multiple districts.