Idaho, ID · Natural
Crews have this fire 80% contained. Nearby public lands are likely open, but check for lingering closures.
7,475
Acres Burned
70
Days Burning
Jul 17, 2026
Discovered
6d ago
Last Update
8 public land units within 75 miles
Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness
Check firstWilderness / ID
15.4 mi
E
Nezperce National Forest
Check firstNational Forest / ID
22.3 mi
SW
Clearwater National Forest
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31.8 mi
N
Gospel-Hump Wilderness
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47.2 mi
SW
Bitterroot National Forest
Check firstNational Forest / MT
48.2 mi
E
Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area
GoWilderness / ID
58 mi
SW
Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge
Check firstWildlife Refuge / MT
59.7 mi
NE
Frank Church-River Of No Return Wilderness
GoWilderness / ID
71.4 mi
S
Posted by the incident management team on InciWeb, plus changes read from NIFC interagency perimeter data
Per interagency perimeter data, the Cascade containment moved from 70% to 80%.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Cascade containment moved from 50% to 70%.
IRWINThanks to recent rain and cooler temperatures reducing fire activity, the following Selway Wilderness trail closures have been rescinded, reopening access to these areas: • Fog Mountain Road NFSR #319 • Three Links Creek Trail #405 • Saddle Ridge Trail #455 • Sixty-Two Ridge Trail #606 • Rhoda Creek Trail #620 • Eagle Mountain Trail #206 • Upper Rhoda Creek Trail #676 • Fish Lake Connector Trail #...
InciWebSelway Wilderness Fires Update September 5, 2026 Cause: Lightning Incident Commander: Trent Sohr Cascade Fire: 7,475 Acres, 50% Contained Wolf Creek Fire: 2,643 Acres, 40% Contained Three Links Fire: 927 Acres, 0% Contained Grotto Fire: 3,856 Acres, 0% Contained KEY MESSAGE While favorable weather has brought a good amount of precipitation to the fire areas, the fire remains moderately active. Cre...
InciWebPer interagency perimeter data, the Cascade grew 675 acres to 7,475.
IRWINOrder Number: 01-17-06-26-013 U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest Moose Creek Ranger District Trail Closure PROHIBITIONS Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (b) the following are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) trails in the Lochsa Powell and Moose Creek Ranger Districts, Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, descr...
InciWebPer interagency perimeter data, the Cascade grew 2,230 acres to 6,800.
IRWINSelway Wilderness Fires Nez Perce - Clearwater National Forests Fire Information: 208-935-6134 https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idncf-cascade August 27, 2026 Cascade Fire: 6,800 acres, 50% Contained, 2 Personnel Wolf Creek Fire: 2,280 acres, 40% Contained, 2 Personnel Three Links Fire: 760 acres, 0%, 1 Person Grotto Fire: 1,200 acres, 0% Contained, 1 Person KEY MESSAGE: Above-aver...
InciWebPer interagency perimeter data, the Cascade grew 695 acres to 4,570.
IRWINSelway Wilderness Fire Trail Closures & Special Messages 8/25/26 Trail closures in the Selway Wilderness remain in effect due to active fire behavior on the Cascade, Wolf Creek, Three Links, and Grotto fires. These closures are in place to protect public safety from hazards like falling snags, smoke inhalation, sudden fire spread, and heavy equipment or aircraft operations in the area. Visitors ar...
InciWebSelway Wilderness Fires August 24, 2026 Nez Perce - Clearwater National Forests Fire Information: 208-935-6134 https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idncf-cascade Cascade Fire: Size: 4,570 Acres, Containment: 50%, Personnel: 6 Wolf Creek Fire: Size: 670 Acres, Containment: 40% Three Links Fire: Size: 554 Acres, Containment: 0% Grotto Fire: Size: 1,162 Acres, Containment: 0% KEY MESSAGE...
InciWebCascade Fire August 24, 2026 Nez Perce - Clearwater National Forests Fire Information: 208-935-6134 https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idncf-cascade Cascade Fire: Size: 4,570 Acres, Containment: 50%, Personnel: 6 Wolf Creek Fire: Size: 670 Acres, Containment: 40% Three Links Fire: Size: 554 Acres, Containment: 0% Grotto Fire: Size: 1,162 Acres, Containment: 0% KEY MESSAGE: Hot, dry,...
InciWebPer interagency perimeter data, the Cascade was remapped 225 acres lower to 3,875.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Cascade grew 200 acres to 4,100.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Cascade grew 852 acres to 3,900.
IRWIN70 days since discovery
5 additional active fires
Data Sources
Fire data from NIFC Wildland Fire Interagency Geospatial Services (WFIGS) via IRWIN. Satellite hotspots from NASA FIRMS VIIRS. Situation updates are either posted by the incident management team on InciWeb or read by us from WFIGS perimeter data, and each one says which. Air quality data from EPA AirNow. Public lands boundaries from USGS PAD-US 4.0.
IRWIN ID: 61492789-ae0f-4274-8388-f0c89238ec3c
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