Mud Lake Fire, Idaho
Mud Lake burned in Idaho, United States, reaching about 2 acres before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Uncontained.
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Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 2 acres (0.8 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
42.1663, -111.3136
Current Situation
Mud Lake burned in Idaho, United States, reaching about 2 acres before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Uncontained.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 6 days ago.
The fire is near Paris (9.9 km NW), Montpelier (17.4 km N).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 209 km.
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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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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Paris
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Montpelier
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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: Paris at 6.2 mi).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 8 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Mud Lake |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-IDBLR-000124 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Idaho |
| Location | Bear Lake |
| Latitude | 42.16634 |
| Longitude | -111.31356 |
| Last Updated | Jul 23, 2026, 10:56 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 2 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Paris (6.2 mi NW), Montpelier (11 mi N) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 21, 2026, 7:10 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 Mud Lake Fire was approximately 2 acres.
Where is this fire located?
The Mud Lake Fire is located in Idaho, United States at approximately 42.1663, -111.3136. Nearby towns include Paris (9.9 km NW), Montpelier (17.4 km N).
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 2026-07-22.
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 Paris (6.2 mi NW), Montpelier (11 mi N).
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 6 days ago).