Mirror Lake Fire, Idaho
Mirror Lake burned in Idaho, United States, reaching about 1 acres before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Uncontained.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 1 acres (0.4 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
48.6553, -116.3424
Current Situation
Mirror Lake burned in Idaho, United States, reaching about 1 acres before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Uncontained.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 8 days ago.
The fire is near Bonners Ferry (4.4 km NE), Ponderay (41.4 km S), Sandpoint (44.9 km S).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 105 km.
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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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Bonners Ferry
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Ponderay
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Sandpoint
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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).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Bonners Ferry at 2.7 mi).
- Human-caused ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 10 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Mirror Lake |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-IDKVS-000452 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Idaho |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 48.65529 |
| Longitude | -116.34240 |
| Last Updated | Jul 21, 2026, 10:05 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 1 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Human |
| Nearby towns | Bonners Ferry (2.7 mi NE), Ponderay (26 mi S), Sandpoint (28 mi S) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 18, 2026, 4:36 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 Mirror Lake Fire was approximately 1 acres.
Where is this fire located?
The Mirror Lake Fire is located in Idaho, United States at approximately 48.6553, -116.3424. Nearby towns include Bonners Ferry (4.4 km NE), Ponderay (41.4 km S), Sandpoint (44.9 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 2026-07-18.
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 Bonners Ferry (2.7 mi NE), Ponderay (26 mi S), Sandpoint (28 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).