Cataract Peak Fire, Idaho
This archive page covers the Cataract Peak Fire in Idaho, United States. Last known size: less than 1 acre under a Uncontained classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
47.8483, -116.3893
Current Situation
This archive page covers the Cataract Peak Fire in Idaho, United States. Last known size: less than 1 acre under a Uncontained classification.
The fire was last updated 3 days ago by agency reporting systems.
The fire is near Hayden (31 km W), Dalton Gardens (31.4 km SW), Coeur d'Alene (34.9 km SW), Pinehurst (36.2 km S).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 107 km.
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Operations
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 & Resources
Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Hayden
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Dalton Gardens
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Coeur d'Alene
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Pinehurst
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Spirit Lake
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Kellogg
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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 5 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Cataract Peak |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-IDIPF-000491 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Idaho |
| Location | Kootenai |
| Latitude | 47.84834 |
| Longitude | -116.38935 |
| Last Updated | Jul 26, 2026, 8:26 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Hayden (19 mi W), Dalton Gardens (20 mi SW), Coeur d'Alene (22 mi SW), Pinehurst (22 mi S), Spirit Lake (24 mi W), Kellogg (25 mi SE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 24, 2026, 1:38 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Cataract Peak Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Cataract Peak Fire is located in Idaho, United States at approximately 47.8483, -116.3893. Nearby towns include Hayden (31 km W), Dalton Gardens (31.4 km SW), Coeur d'Alene (34.9 km SW), Pinehurst (36.2 km S).
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 2026-07-24.
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 Hayden (19 mi W), Dalton Gardens (20 mi SW), Coeur d'Alene (22 mi SW), Pinehurst (22 mi S), Spirit Lake (24 mi W), Kellogg (25 mi SE).
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 3 days ago).