Big Hat Fire
At a glance
Fire Snapshot
Spatial & trend
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44.8250, -114.1287
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Big Hat Fire · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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Smoke
Layer analysis: Medium smoke analyzed within about 0 km of the fire.
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Timeline
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
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Status: Uncontained
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Size reported at approximately 3 acres (1.2 ha)
Context
Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Idaho (currently ranked #8 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Smoke has been detected around the fire perimeter (medium density).
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Big Hat |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-IDSCF-260096 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Idaho |
| Location | Lemhi |
| Latitude | 44.82501 |
| Longitude | -114.12868 |
| Last Updated | Jul 22, 2026, 3:59 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 3 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | — |
| Resources | — |
| Estimated cost | — |
| Fuel | — |
| Managing unit | — |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 22, 2026, 12:54 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Big Hat Fire is currently reported at approximately 3 acres (1 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Big Hat Fire is located in Idaho, United States at approximately 44.8250, -114.1287.
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Uncontained. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-22.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
Yes — smoke is indicated near the fire (medium density).
What towns are near this fire?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 5 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 43 minutes ago).