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RIO Fire

Idaho, United States · Updated 16h ago ·nifc-wfigs: 2026-IDBOD-000728
⬜ UNCONTAINED Archive

At a glance

Fire Snapshot

75 ac
Acres Burned
Jul 21
Discovered
Human
Cause
8
Nearby Fires

Spatial & trend

Map & Growth

Map

42.9738, -115.6263

Out of Control Being Held Under Control

Growth Trend

75 acres(+75) Growing

Agency-reported size for RIO Fire · 4 samples. Hover a point for exact size.

0 38 75 2026-07-21 2026-07-21
Samples4
Peak75 ac
Since first+75 ac
2026-07-21 · 19h ago 75 ac
2026-07-21 · 19h ago 75 ac
2026-07-21 · 20h ago 0 ac
2026-07-21 · 20h ago 0 ac

Environment

Current Conditions

Current Conditions

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Smoke

Density
medium
Air Quality
Plume
Detection
Active

Layer analysis: Medium smoke analyzed within about 0 km of the fire.

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Recent activity

Timeline

  1. Fire discovery / ignition reported
  2. Status: Uncontained
  3. Size reported at approximately 75 acres (30.4 ha)

Context

Nearby & Resources

Fires Nearby
8
within range
Road Closures
0
near this fire
Nearby Communities
within ~50 km
Air Quality
Moderate
smoke nearby
Lightning
Map
live strikes →
Smoke Plumes
medium
in area

Insight

Why This Fire Matters

Technical Incident Details
Fire NameRIO
Agency Fire ID2026-IDBOD-000728
CountryUnited States
Province / StateIdaho
Location
Latitude42.97375
Longitude-115.62629
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026, 9:33 PM PDT
Current StatusUncontained
TrackingArchive — no longer in live feed
Acres Burned75 ac
Containment %
CauseHuman
Personnel
Resources
Estimated cost
Fuel
Managing unit
Nearby townsLoading…
Discovery DateJul 21, 2026, 4:46 PM PDT
Fire TypeOC
Data Sourcenifc-wfigs

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the current size of this fire?

The last recorded size of the RIO Fire was approximately 75 acres (30 hectares).

Where is this fire located?

The RIO Fire is located in Idaho, United States at approximately 42.9738, -115.6263.

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 16 hours ago).