Parker Lake Fire map & updates
The Parker Lake Fire is burning in Boundary County, ID (9 Miles W from Copeland, ID). Latest size 1,531 acres, 1% contained.
Parker Lake Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-09-05). 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 Parker Lake Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Sandpoint, ID | 41 mi |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 83 mi |
| Spokane Valley, WA | 87 mi |
| Spokane, WA | 91 mi |
| Kalispell, MT | 116 mi |
| Chelan, WA | 171 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: USFS.
Timeline
- Discovered — August 23, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — September 5, 2026
- Record last updated — October 8, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Parker Lake Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Smith Fire | 4,848 | 2026 | 4 mi |
| Silver Fire | 2,593 | 2026 | 17 mi |
| Trout Fire | 4,785 | 2022 | 5 mi |
| Russell Mountain Fire | 14,213 | 2022 | 6 mi |
| Eneas Peak Fire | 2,298 | 2022 | 6 mi |
| Scotch Creek Fire | 2,844 | 2022 | 9 mi |
| Smith Creek Fire | 1,115 | 2018 | 6 mi |
| Parker Ridge Fire | 6,675 | 2015 | 5 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 Parker Lake Fire?
In Boundary County, ID, 9 Miles W from Copeland, ID. The nearest city in our list is Sandpoint, ID, about 41 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Parker Lake Fire?
1,531 acres (about 2 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Parker Lake Fire contained?
It was reported 1% contained.
What caused the Parker Lake Fire?
The cause is recorded as natural. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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