Wildhorse Fire (Idaho)

Growing at an average rate of 26,891 acres per day over the past four days, the active Wildhorse Fire has consumed 107,562 acres of federal land in Elmore County, Idaho. Located 10 miles north of Kimama, the Type 3 Incident is currently 21 percent contained and fueled by 2.5-foot tall grass. Fire behavior is characterized as minimal, running, and featuring short-range spotting, while satellites detect a single heat signature nearby over the past 48 hours.

A total of 143 personnel under a Type 3 IC management and BLM agency oversight are assigned to the natural-cause fire, which has accumulated costs of $2,500,000 since it started on August 24, 2026. This incident occurs during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. Nationally, the broader context shows that 3,126,257 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 43 percent below the two-decade average.