Lake Channel Fire, Idaho
The Lake Channel Fire is an active wildfire burning in Idaho, United States. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre; 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
42.6647, -113.0197
Current Situation
The Lake Channel Fire is an active wildfire burning in Idaho, United States. It has burned approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 2 minutes ago. Conditions near the incident include temperatures around 24°C and east winds of approximately 3 km/h.
Nearby communities include American Falls (19.1 km NE), Aberdeen (34.4 km NE).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 163 km.
Growth Trend
Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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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American Falls
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Aberdeen
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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: American Falls at 12 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 1 day.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Lake Channel |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-IDTFD-000160 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Idaho |
| Location | Power |
| Latitude | 42.66467 |
| Longitude | -113.01968 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 8:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | American Falls (12 mi NE), Aberdeen (21 mi NE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 28, 2026, 9:17 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Lake Channel Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Lake Channel Fire is located in Idaho, United States at approximately 42.6647, -113.0197. Nearby towns include American Falls (19.1 km NE), Aberdeen (34.4 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 2026-07-28.
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 American Falls (12 mi NE), Aberdeen (21 mi NE).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Near the fire: 75°F, 43% humidity, 2 mph from the e.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is actively tracked (last update 2 minutes ago).