PEER Fire, Idaho
PEER burned in Idaho, United States, reaching about 1,324 acres (536 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed; agencies listed it as Minimal.
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Timeline
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Status: Minimal
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Size reported at approximately 1,324 acres (536 ha)
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Containment reported at 50%
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Size reported at approximately 1,000 acres (405 ha)
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Status: Moderate
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Size reported at approximately 350 acres (142 ha)
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Containment reported at 0%
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Status: Active
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Size reported at approximately 300 acres (121 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
42.5184, -116.9163
Current Situation
PEER burned in Idaho, United States, reaching about 1,324 acres (536 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed; agencies listed it as Minimal.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 15 hours ago.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. There are 8 other active fires within about 168 km.
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Agency-reported size for PEER Fire, Idaho · 7 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Idaho (currently ranked #4 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 4 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | PEER |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-IDBOD-000764 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Idaho |
| Location | Owyhee |
| Latitude | 42.51841 |
| Longitude | -116.91626 |
| Last Updated | Jul 27, 2026, 4:25 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 1,324 ac |
| Containment % | 50% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Personnel | 23 |
| Estimated cost | $800,000 |
| Fuel | Short Grass (1 foot) |
| Complexity | Type 4 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 24, 2026, 5:12 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the PEER Fire was approximately 1,324 acres (536 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The PEER Fire is located in Idaho, United States at approximately 42.5184, -116.9163.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 50% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-25.
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?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
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 15 hours ago).