Alden Creek Fire, Idaho
Alden Creek burned in Idaho, United States, reaching about less than 1 acre before leaving the active tracking feed; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
48.0150, -116.1101
Current Situation
Alden Creek burned in Idaho, United States, reaching about less than 1 acre before leaving the active tracking feed; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
The fire was last updated 9 days ago by agency reporting systems.
Nearby communities include Sandpoint (43.9 km NW), Ponderay (45.1 km NW).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 106 km.
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Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Environment
Current Conditions
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Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Sandpoint
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Ponderay
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Idaho (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 11 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Alden Creek |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-IDIPF-000461 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Idaho |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 48.01496 |
| Longitude | -116.11015 |
| Last Updated | Jul 21, 2026, 10:05 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural |
| Nearby towns | Sandpoint (27 mi NW), Ponderay (28 mi NW) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 19, 2026, 1:31 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 Alden Creek Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Alden Creek Fire is located in Idaho, United States at approximately 48.0150, -116.1101. Nearby towns include Sandpoint (43.9 km NW), Ponderay (45.1 km NW).
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 2026-07-19.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Sandpoint (27 mi NW), Ponderay (28 mi NW).
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 9 days ago).