North Heglar Fire (ID)
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
- Location
- Cassia County
- Jurisdiction
- Private land
Burning across private land in Cassia County, Idaho, the active North Heglar Fire has grown to 500 acres since it started on August 19, 2026. satellites are picking up a heat signature nearby, registering a single detection over the past 48 hours to mark the current spread of the fire front. This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. Nationally, the broader wildfire picture shows 2,943,064 hectares burned so far in 2026, tracking 46% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Idaho for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 500 acres — about 2.0 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
The bigger picture in United States
Across United States, roughly 2,943,064 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 46% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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