Moose Mountain Fire map & updates
The Moose Mountain Fire is burning in Clearwater County, ID (27 Miles NE from Pierce, ID). Latest size 5,831 acres, 90% contained.
Moose Mountain Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-09-04). 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 Moose Mountain Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Missoula, MT | 58 mi |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 96 mi |
| Kalispell, MT | 107 mi |
| Spokane Valley, WA | 113 mi |
| Spokane, WA | 120 mi |
| Sandpoint, ID | 121 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: USFS.
Timeline
- Discovered — July 30, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — September 4, 2026
- Record last updated — September 22, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Moose Mountain Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Fire | 1,051 | 2025 | 7 mi |
| Mire Fire | 1,400 | 2025 | 15 mi |
| Caledonia Fire | 1,535 | 2022 | 15 mi |
| Bar Creek Fire | 1,586 | 2021 | 12 mi |
| Wolf 2 Fire | 1,385 | 2015 | 7 mi |
| Snow Creek Fire | 3,309 | 2015 | 11 mi |
| Larkin Complex | 7,659 | 2015 | 16 mi |
| Heather Fire | 2,200 | 2015 | 16 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 Moose Mountain Fire?
In Clearwater County, ID, 27 Miles NE from Pierce, ID. The nearest city in our list is Missoula, MT, about 58 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Moose Mountain Fire?
5,831 acres (about 9 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Moose Mountain Fire contained?
It was reported 90% contained.
What caused the Moose Mountain Fire?
The cause is recorded as natural. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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