Clearwater, ID · Natural
Crews have this fire 90% contained. Nearby public lands are likely open, but check for lingering closures.
5,831
Acres Burned
57
Days Burning
Jul 30, 2026
Discovered
3d ago
Last Update
11 public land units within 75 miles
Clearwater National Forest
Check firstNational Forest / ID
15.4 mi
S
St. Joe National Forest
Check firstNational Forest / ID
36.6 mi
NW
Lolo National Forest
Check firstNational Forest / MT
44 mi
NE
Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness
Check firstWilderness / ID
49.7 mi
SE
Aerial Fire Depot Other
Check firstNational Forest / MT
54 mi
E
Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge
Check firstWildlife Refuge / MT
55.9 mi
E
Rattlesnake National Recreation Area
GoRecreation Area / MT
65 mi
E
Nezperce National Forest
Check firstNational Forest / ID
65.2 mi
S
Rattlesnake Wilderness
GoWilderness / MT
65.4 mi
E
Welcome Creek Wilderness
Check firstWilderness / MT
71.2 mi
E
Bitterroot National Forest
Check firstNational Forest / MT
73.9 mi
SE
Posted by the incident management team on InciWeb, plus changes read from NIFC interagency perimeter data
Per interagency perimeter data, the Moose Mountain was remapped 1 acres lower to 5,831.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Moose Mountain containment moved from 85% to 90%.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Moose Mountain containment moved from 70% to 85%.
IRWINThe Moose Mountain Fire area closure has been reduced. All previously closed roads and trails have reopened, with the exception of Forest Road 250 between Elizabeth Creek and Hidden Creek Campground. Hidden Creek Campground remains open to the public.
InciWebMoose Mountain Fire Daily Update September 14, 2026 Cause: Lightning Size: 5,832 acres Containment: 70% Personnel: 50 Incident Commander: Aaron Skinner, Paul Brouwer (T) Location: 4.36 miles Northeast of Kelly Forks Work Center KEY MESSAGE Significant rainfall across the fire area over the weekend has substantially reduced fire activity and fire managers continue to scale back resources. Firefight...
InciWebPer interagency perimeter data, the Moose Mountain containment moved from 50% to 70%.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Moose Mountain containment moved from 40% to 50%.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the Moose Mountain containment moved from 30% to 40%.
IRWINMoose Mountain Daily Update September 11, 2026 Cause: Lightning Size: 5,832 acres Containment: 30% Personnel: 81 Incident Commander: Aaron Skinner, Paul Brouwer (T) Location: 4.36 miles Northeast of Kelly Forks Work Center KEY MESSAGE The fire area received significant rainfall last night, which helped slow fire activity and improve conditions. With the fire activity slowing and some heavy equipme...
InciWebAs of yesterday, the evacuation level for the fire area has been reduced from “SET” to “READY,” reflecting improved conditions and reduced immediate risk to surrounding communities. Firefighters continue to make steady progress, increasing containment through sustained efforts on the fireline, while recent precipitation has helped moderate fire behavior and improve conditions across the fire area....
InciWebAs of yesterday, the evacuation level for the fire area has been reduced from “SET” to “READY,” reflecting improved conditions and reduced immediate risk to surrounding communities. Firefighters continue to make steady progress, increasing containment through sustained efforts on the fireline, while recent precipitation has helped moderate fire behavior and improve conditions across the fire area....
InciWebAs of yesterday, the evacuation level for the fire area has been reduced from “SET” to “READY,” reflecting improved conditions and reduced immediate risk to surrounding communities. Firefighters continue to make steady progress, increasing containment through sustained efforts on the fireline, while recent precipitation has helped moderate fire behavior and improve conditions across the fire area
InciWebForest Route 255 is now open, providing a travel route from Kelly Forks, Idaho north to Superior, Montana. While forest closures remain in place for the surrounding area, the public is welcome to travel through — but must stay on the roadway and may not leave it to access the closed forest area. Safety Reminder: Firefighting operations and fire-affected terrain remain present along this corridor. ...
InciWebForest Route 255 is now open, providing a travel route from Kelly Forks, Idaho north to Superior, Montana. While forest closures remain in place for the surrounding area, the public is welcome to travel through — but must stay on the roadway and may not leave it to access the closed forest area. Safety Reminder: Firefighting operations and fire-affected terrain remain present along this corridor. ...
InciWebPer interagency perimeter data, the Moose Mountain containment moved from 25% to 30%.
IRWIN57 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: 8c9cb7a0-936c-4a64-aaef-67a10e597a66
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