Houston Fire, Idaho
Houston is a wildfire currently listed in Idaho, United States, with an estimated burned area of 36 acres (15 hectares) and was classified as Uncontained.
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Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 36 acres (14.6 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 12 acres (4.9 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
45.3562, -115.7363
Current Situation
Houston is a wildfire currently listed in Idaho, United States, with an estimated burned area of 36 acres (15 hectares) and was classified as Uncontained.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 18 minutes ago.
Settlements in the area include Warren (11.3 km SE), Dixie (30.7 km NE), Edwardsburg (41.6 km SE), Riggins (45.8 km W).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 127 km.
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Agency-reported size for Houston Fire, Idaho · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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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Warren
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Dixie
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Edwardsburg
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Riggins
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Yellow Pine
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Pinehurst
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Idaho (currently ranked #8 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Warren at 7 mi).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 5 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Houston |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-IDPAF-265461 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Idaho |
| Location | Idaho |
| Latitude | 45.35617 |
| Longitude | -115.73635 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 6:03 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 36 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural |
| Complexity | Type 3 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Warren (7 mi SE), Dixie (19 mi NE), Edwardsburg (26 mi SE), Riggins (28 mi W), Yellow Pine (30 mi SE), Pinehurst (30 mi W) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 24, 2026, 11:50 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Houston Fire is currently reported at approximately 36 acres (15 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Houston Fire is located in Idaho, United States at approximately 45.3562, -115.7363. Nearby towns include Warren (11.3 km SE), Dixie (30.7 km NE), Edwardsburg (41.6 km SE), Riggins (45.8 km W).
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 Warren (7 mi SE), Dixie (19 mi NE), Edwardsburg (26 mi SE), Riggins (28 mi W), Yellow Pine (30 mi SE), Pinehurst (30 mi W).
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 actively tracked (last update 18 minutes ago).