Big Hat Fire, Idaho
This archive page covers the Big Hat Fire in Idaho, United States. Last known size: 3 acres (1 hectares) under a Uncontained classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 3 acres (1.2 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
44.8250, -114.1287
Current Situation
This archive page covers the Big Hat Fire in Idaho, United States. Last known size: 3 acres (1 hectares) under a Uncontained classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 7 days ago.
The fire is near Challis (36.5 km S), Salmon (43.1 km NE).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 151 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Big Hat Fire, Idaho · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Operations
Environment
Current Conditions
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 & Resources
Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Challis
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Salmon
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Idaho (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 7 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Big Hat |
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| 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, 4:59 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 3 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Challis (23 mi S), Salmon (27 mi NE) |
| 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 last recorded size of the Big Hat Fire was 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. Nearby towns include Challis (36.5 km S), Salmon (43.1 km NE).
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?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Challis (23 mi S), Salmon (27 mi NE).
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 7 days ago).