Cascade Fire map & updates
The Cascade Fire is burning in Idaho County, ID (19 Miles E from Lowell, ID). Latest size 7,475 acres, 80% contained.
Cascade Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-09-03). Dot: point of origin. Sources: NIFC WFIGS incident record and interagency perimeters. Official evacuation orders come from the county — this map doesn't show them.
Where is the Cascade Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Missoula, MT | 77 mi |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 134 mi |
| Spokane Valley, WA | 147 mi |
| Kalispell, MT | 150 mi |
| Helena, MT | 152 mi |
| Spokane, WA | 153 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: USFS.
Timeline
- Discovered — July 17, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — September 3, 2026
- Record last updated — September 23, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Cascade Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Creek Fire | 2,643 | 2026 | 1 mi |
| Grotto Fire | 3,856 | 2026 | 11 mi |
| Rhoda Creek Fire | 2,613 | 2025 | 10 mi |
| Halfway Fire | 1,365 | 2024 | 8 mi |
| Lone Pine Fire | 14,859 | 2017 | 5 mi |
| Buck Lake Creek Fire | 4,655 | 2017 | 8 mi |
| Selway/Elk City/Red River Complex | 94,921 | 2015 | 5 mi |
| Meeker Fire | 2,406 | 2015 | 6 mi |
Wildfires of 1,000+ acres since 2014 whose origin was within 25 miles (NIFC WFIGS).
Other Idaho fires in 2026
Questions
Where is the Cascade Fire?
In Idaho County, ID, 19 Miles E from Lowell, ID. The nearest city in our list is Missoula, MT, about 77 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Cascade Fire?
7,475 acres (about 12 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Cascade Fire contained?
It was reported 80% contained.
What caused the Cascade Fire?
The cause is recorded as natural. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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