Tartar Fire map & updates
The Tartar Fire burned in Washington County, ID (21 Miles NW from Weiser, ID). Final reported size 158,027 acres, 100% contained.
Tartar Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-08-11). 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 Tartar Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Caldwell, ID | 64 mi |
| Meridian, ID | 73 mi |
| Nampa, ID | 74 mi |
| Boise City, ID | 77 mi |
| Kennewick, WA | 152 mi |
| Pasco, WA | 152 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: BLM.
Timeline
- Discovered — July 24, 2026
- Contained — September 3, 2026
- Controlled — September 21, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — August 11, 2026
- Record last updated — October 2, 2026
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Fire | 78,903 | 2026 | 6 mi |
| Mineral Fire | 15,441 | 2024 | 6 mi |
| Coyote Fire | 22,180 | 2024 | 13 mi |
| Dennett Fire | 1,065 | 2022 | 2 mi |
| Rock Creek Fire | 1,423 | 2022 | 10 mi |
| Mountain Man Fire | 2,026 | 2018 | 3 mi |
| Rock Creek Fire | 1,560 | 2018 | 7 mi |
| Morgan Creek Fire | 2,289 | 2017 | 10 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 Tartar Fire?
In Washington County, ID, 21 Miles NW from Weiser, ID. The nearest city in our list is Caldwell, ID, about 64 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Tartar Fire?
158,027 acres (about 247 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Tartar Fire contained?
It was reported 100% contained.
What caused the Tartar Fire?
The cause is recorded as natural. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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