Dudley Fire (Idaho)

Burning five miles north of Wallace in Shoshone County, Idaho, the active Dudley Fire has consumed 557 acres of federal timberland, driven by active fire behavior characterized by uphill runs, flanking, and torching in litter and understory fuel. Satellites are picking up 13 heat detections over the past 48 hours near the perimeter, illustrating the spread of the USFS-managed incident since it was naturally ignited on August 26, 2026. The Type 3 incident is being handled by 201 personnel under a Type 3 Incident Commander at a cost of $750,000, though containment remains at zero percent.

Over its four days of burning, the blaze has maintained an approximate average daily growth of 139 acres per day. This event unfolds within a regional fire season that typically spans from June to October. Nationally, the broader context shows that 3,133,897 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 43% below the two-decade average.