Wolf Creek Fire (ID)

Burning across federal timber land and understory 19 miles east of Lowell, Idaho, in Idaho County, the active Wolf Creek Fire has been spreading for 28 days at an approximate average rate of nine acres per day, now totaling 260 acres with 20 percent containment. Satellites have detected 14 heat signatures over the past 48 hours, highlighting the ongoing activity of the blaze, which currently exhibits moderate, backing fire behavior.

A Type 4 Incident managed by a Type 4 IC under the United States Forest Service has accumulated suppression costs of $1,000 since the fire began on July 17, 2026. This incident occurs during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. Nationally, the broader wildfire context shows 2,902,022 hectares burned so far in 2026, tracking 47 percent below the two-decade average.