Silver Fire map & updates
The Silver Fire is burning in Boundary County, ID (25 Miles NW from SANDPOINT, ID). Latest size 2,593 acres, 30% contained.
Silver 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 Silver Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Sandpoint, ID | 25 mi |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 66 mi |
| Spokane Valley, WA | 71 mi |
| Spokane, WA | 76 mi |
| Kalispell, MT | 112 mi |
| Chelan, WA | 164 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 Silver Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Lake Fire | 1,531 | 2026 | 17 mi |
| Upper Smith Fire | 4,848 | 2026 | 21 mi |
| Russell Mountain Fire | 14,213 | 2022 | 12 mi |
| Trout Fire | 4,785 | 2022 | 15 mi |
| Scotch Creek Fire | 2,844 | 2022 | 14 mi |
| Eneas Peak Fire | 2,298 | 2022 | 19 mi |
| Smith Creek Fire | 1,115 | 2018 | 12 mi |
| Parker Ridge Fire | 6,675 | 2015 | 20 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 Silver Fire?
In Boundary County, ID, 25 Miles NW from SANDPOINT, ID. The nearest city in our list is Sandpoint, ID, about 25 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Silver Fire?
2,593 acres (about 4 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Silver Fire contained?
It was reported 30% contained.
What caused the Silver Fire?
The cause is recorded as natural. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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