Hay Bale Fire
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Fire Snapshot
Spatial & trend
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48.3720, -116.9832
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Hay Bale 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 5 acres (2.2 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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Largest Fires in Idaho
Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Idaho (currently ranked #6 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Smoke has been detected around the fire perimeter (medium density).
- Fire has remained active for 2 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Hay Bale |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-IDPLS-000475 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Idaho |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 48.37196 |
| Longitude | -116.98323 |
| Last Updated | Jul 21, 2026, 7:33 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 5 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | — |
| Resources | — |
| Estimated cost | — |
| Fuel | — |
| Managing unit | — |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 21, 2026, 1:01 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Hay Bale Fire was approximately 5 acres (2 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Hay Bale Fire is located in Idaho, United States at approximately 48.3720, -116.9832.
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 2026-07-21.
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 8 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 no longer in the live active feed (last update 44 hours ago).