Upper Smith Fire, Idaho
The Upper Smith Fire is an active wildfire burning in Idaho, United States. It has burned approximately 1,648 acres (667 hectares); agencies listed it as Active.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Containment reported at 13%
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Size reported at approximately 1,648 acres (667 ha)
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Status: Active
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Size reported at approximately 1,573 acres (637 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 1,518 acres (614 ha)
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Status: Moderate
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Size reported at approximately 1,184 acres (479 ha)
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Containment reported at 15%
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Size reported at approximately 1,061 acres (429 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 1,032 acres (418 ha)
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Status: Active
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Size reported at approximately 970 acres (393 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 877 acres (355 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 815 acres (330 ha)
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 653 acres (264 ha)
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Status: Moderate
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
48.9275, -116.6078
Current Situation
The Upper Smith Fire is an active wildfire burning in Idaho, United States. It has burned approximately 1,648 acres (667 hectares); agencies listed it as Active.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 34 minutes ago.
Settlements in the area include Creston (20.7 km N), Bonners Ferry (33.8 km SE).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 79 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for Upper Smith Fire, Idaho · 12 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Operations
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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Creston
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Bonners Ferry
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Idaho (currently ranked #3 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Creston at 13 mi).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 21 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Upper Smith |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-IDIPF-000347 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Idaho |
| Location | Bonners Ferry, Boundary |
| Latitude | 48.92751 |
| Longitude | -116.60780 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 7:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Active |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 1,648 ac |
| Containment % | 13% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Personnel | 455 |
| Estimated cost | $15,557,000 |
| Fuel | Timber (Litter and Understory) |
| Complexity | Type 2 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Creston (13 mi N), Bonners Ferry (21 mi SE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 8, 2026, 8:29 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Upper Smith Fire is currently reported at approximately 1,648 acres (667 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Upper Smith Fire is located in Idaho, United States at approximately 48.9275, -116.6078. Nearby towns include Creston (20.7 km N), Bonners Ferry (33.8 km SE).
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 13% (status: Active).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-08.
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 Creston (13 mi N), Bonners Ferry (21 mi SE).
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 34 minutes ago).