Hay Bale Fire, Idaho
This archive page covers the Hay Bale Fire in Idaho, United States. Last known size: 5 acres (2 hectares) under a Uncontained classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 5 acres (2.2 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
48.3720, -116.9832
Current Situation
This archive page covers the Hay Bale Fire in Idaho, United States. Last known size: 5 acres (2 hectares) under a Uncontained classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 8 days ago.
Nearby communities include Newport (21.8 km S), Priest River (21.9 km S), Sandpoint (33.5 km E), Ponderay (34 km E).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 78 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Hay Bale Fire, Idaho · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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Newport
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Priest River
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Sandpoint
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Ponderay
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Spirit Lake
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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).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Newport at 14 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 8 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Hay Bale |
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| 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 |
| Nearby towns | Newport (14 mi S), Priest River (14 mi S), Sandpoint (21 mi E), Ponderay (21 mi E), Spirit Lake (29 mi S) |
| 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. Nearby towns include Newport (21.8 km S), Priest River (21.9 km S), Sandpoint (33.5 km E), Ponderay (34 km E).
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?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Newport (14 mi S), Priest River (14 mi S), Sandpoint (21 mi E), Ponderay (21 mi E), Spirit Lake (29 mi S).
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 8 days ago).