Spring Creek Fire, Idaho
The Spring Creek Fire was a wildfire in Idaho, United States. The last recorded size was approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 2 acres (0.6 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
45.5744, -114.9844
Current Situation
The Spring Creek Fire was a wildfire in Idaho, United States. The last recorded size was approximately less than 1 acre; agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 8 days ago.
Nearby communities include Dixie (37.2 km W), Elk City (45 km NW).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 91 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Spring Creek Fire, Idaho · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Environment
Current Conditions
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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Dixie
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Elk City
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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).
- Fire has remained active for 10 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Spring Creek |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-IDNCF-000309 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Idaho |
| Location | Idaho |
| Latitude | 45.57442 |
| Longitude | -114.98443 |
| Last Updated | Jul 22, 2026, 11:19 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Dixie (23 mi W), Elk City (28 mi NW) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 19, 2026, 6:23 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 Spring Creek Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The Spring Creek Fire is located in Idaho, United States at approximately 45.5744, -114.9844. Nearby towns include Dixie (37.2 km W), Elk City (45 km NW).
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 2026-07-20.
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 Dixie (23 mi W), Elk City (28 mi NW).
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).