Black Ridge 2 Fire (ID)

Active · 10,000 acres · started 2026-07-17 · updated 2026-07-17

Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).

Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).

Burning across 10,000 acres of federal land in Lincoln County, Idaho, the Black Ridge 2 Fire has maintained an active status since its ignition on July 17, 2026. Satellite data from NASA FIRMS indicates the fire's current spread, with two distinct heat detections recorded over the last 48 hours.

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management, the blaze continues to impact the local landscape. Fire crews remain engaged in suppression efforts as the incident evolves within the state.