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2026 National Fire Season Running Nearly Double the Historical Average
NIFC data shows the 2026 fire season has already burned 2.5 million acres nationally through mid-June — nearly double the 10-year average — as the Pacific Northwest enters what forecasters predict will be an above-normal fire season.
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BLM Idaho Reports 14 Shooting-Related Fires in 2026, Urges Responsible Recreation on Public Lands
BLM Idaho has responded to 14 shooting-related wildfires already in 2026, burning over 1,550 acres. The agency is urging shooters to follow fire restrictions and use non-steel ammunition as fire danger climbs across southern Idaho public lands.
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National Fire Situation: 32,000+ Fires, 2.5 Million Acres Burned So Far in 2026
The National Interagency Fire Center reports 2026 is tracking well above 10-year averages for both fire starts and acreage through mid-June, with 11 uncontained large fires burning nationally and an incident management team committed to the South Fork Fire in Nebraska.
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National Fire Situation: 2026 Season Already Well Above Average as Heat and Drought Drive Conditions
With 2.5 million acres burned nationally through June 12, the 2026 wildfire season is 76% above the 10-year average for acreage at this date. Six large fires remain active coast to coast as critical fire weather grips the Southwest and Great Basin.
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National Fire Situation: 10 Large Fires Burning as Nation Enters Early Summer Fire Season
Ten large fires are burning nationally as of June 10, with year-to-date totals of 31,511 fires and 2.5 million acres well above the 10-year average. The national preparedness level sits at PL-2.
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Idaho Fire Update: Michaud Creek and Summit Creek Approach Full Containment
Idaho's Michaud Creek Fire (1,300 acres, 80% contained) near Pocatello and the Summit Creek Fire (1,887 acres, 93% contained) on the Sawtooth National Forest are nearing full containment, though mop-up continues near threatened residences and infrastructure.
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Summit Creek Fire on Sawtooth National Forest Approaches Full Containment at 1,887 Acres
The Summit Creek Fire on Idaho's Sawtooth National Forest has reached 93% containment at 1,887 acres. The fire ignited May 25 near Oakley in Cassia County and spread rapidly before crews established control lines in recent weeks.
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National Fire Update: 2026 Season Tracking Well Above Historical Averages as Summer Begins
With 31,511 fires and 2.5 million acres burned nationwide through early June, 2026 is tracking well above the 10-year average. Ten large fires remain uncontained including the Blue Ridge Fire in Idaho.
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Escaped Prescribed Burn Near Bend Becomes 2,500-Acre Pine Mountain Wildfire
A prescribed burn in central Oregon escaped control on May 7 and was declared a wildfire, ultimately burning more than 2,500 acres before crews achieved full containment — underscoring ongoing tensions around prescribed fire management.
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Summit Creek Fire Approaches Full Containment in Southern Idaho's Sawtooth National Forest
The Summit Creek Fire in the Sawtooth National Forest — ignited May 25 near Oakley — has grown to 1,924 acres but stands at 85% containment, with full control expected by June 7.
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Summit Creek Fire Approaches Full Containment in Southern Idaho's Sawtooth National Forest
The Summit Creek Fire in the Sawtooth National Forest — ignited May 25 near Oakley — has grown to 1,924 acres but stands at 85% containment, with full control expected by June 7.
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Summit Creek Fire Near Oakley, Idaho Approaching Full Containment
The Summit Creek Fire burning in Idaho's Sawtooth National Forest has reached 1,741 acres and 62% containment as crews work toward an expected full containment date of June 7.
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Deschutes National Forest Prescribed Burn Escape Near Bend Fully Contained at 2,589 Acres
The Pine Mountain Fire — a prescribed burn escape on the Deschutes National Forest southeast of Bend — has been fully contained at 2,589 acres after growing to nearly 2,900 acres at its peak.
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Summit Creek Fire Reaches 1,743 Acres in Idaho's Sawtooth National Forest, Now 54% Contained
The Summit Creek Fire in Idaho's Sawtooth National Forest has grown to 1,743 acres and reached 54% containment. Fire managers are working toward full control by approximately June 7.
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Idaho's Summit Creek Fire Reaches 1,438 Acres with More Than Half Contained
The Summit Creek Fire ignited Memorial Day in Cassia County, Idaho, and has grown to 1,438 acres with 53% containment as crews work to control the blaze in southern Idaho's drought-stressed landscape.
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Summit Creek Fire Forces Evacuations in Southern Idaho; Full Containment Expected by June 7
Idaho's Summit Creek Fire near Oakley has burned over 1,300 acres and forced evacuations since igniting May 25. Full containment is expected by June 7, but fire officials warn it is an early sign of a challenging 2026 season.
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Prescribed Burn Escapes Control in Central Oregon; Deschutes NF Early-Season Activity Summarized
The Pine Mountain Prescribed Burn on the Deschutes National Forest was declared a wildfire on May 7 after escaping its planned perimeter, while the Trout Creek Fire near Sisters and Blackwell Road Fire in Southern Oregon added to the region's unusually active spring.
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Summit Creek Fire Burns 1,313 Acres in Idaho's Sawtooth National Forest
The lightning-caused Summit Creek Fire in Idaho's Sawtooth National Forest has grown to 1,313 acres near Oakley with forest closures in effect and containment reaching 27% after rapid initial growth.
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Jericho Creek Fire Near Helena Reaches 2,068 Acres With Burning Operations Producing Heavy Smoke
The Jericho Creek Fire southwest of Helena has grown to 2,068 acres in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, with burning operations producing heavy smoke visible across the Helena Valley.
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Summit Creek Fire Reaches 1,500 Acres in Idaho's Sawtooth National Forest, Containment at 27%
A lightning-caused fire in Idaho's Sawtooth National Forest grew to 1,500 acres this week near Oakley in Cassia County, with containment climbing to 27% Friday evening amid warnings of an incoming wind shift.