Tartar Fire, Idaho
Agency feeds show the Tartar Fire burning in Idaho, United States. Reported size is about 12,208 acres (4,940 hectares) and was classified as Active.
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Timeline
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Containment reported at 15%
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Size reported at approximately 12,208 acres (4,940 ha)
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Containment reported at 10%
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Size reported at approximately 10,363 acres (4,194 ha)
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Containment reported at 25%
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Status: Active
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Size reported at approximately 2,261 acres (915 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 1,900 acres (769 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 250 acres (101 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
44.5413, -117.0930
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the Tartar Fire burning in Idaho, United States. Reported size is about 12,208 acres (4,940 hectares) and was classified as Active.
The fire was last updated 3 minutes ago by agency reporting systems.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. There are 8 other active fires within about 114 km.
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Agency-reported size for Tartar Fire, Idaho · 11 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 #1 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 4 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Tartar |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-IDBOD-265460 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Idaho |
| Location | Weiser, Washington |
| Latitude | 44.54134 |
| Longitude | -117.09301 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 3:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Active |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 12,208 ac |
| Containment % | 15% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | 159 |
| Estimated cost | $500,000 |
| Fuel | Tall Grass (2.5 feet) |
| Complexity | Type 4 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 24, 2026, 9:00 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Tartar Fire is currently reported at approximately 12,208 acres (4,940 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Tartar Fire is located in Idaho, United States at approximately 44.5413, -117.0930.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 15% (status: Active).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-24.
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 actively tracked (last update 3 minutes ago).