Upper Smith Fire map & updates
The Upper Smith Fire is burning in Boundary County, ID (6 Miles W from Porthill, ID). Latest size 4,848 acres, 41% contained.
Upper Smith 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 Upper Smith Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Sandpoint, ID | 45 mi |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 87 mi |
| Spokane Valley, WA | 91 mi |
| Spokane, WA | 95 mi |
| Kalispell, MT | 116 mi |
| Chelan, WA | 173 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: USFS.
Timeline
- Discovered — July 8, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — September 5, 2026
- Record last updated — October 6, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Upper Smith Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Lake Fire | 1,531 | 2026 | 4 mi |
| Silver Fire | 2,593 | 2026 | 21 mi |
| Trout Fire | 4,785 | 2022 | 7 mi |
| Eneas Peak Fire | 2,298 | 2022 | 6 mi |
| Russell Mountain Fire | 14,213 | 2022 | 10 mi |
| Scotch Creek Fire | 2,844 | 2022 | 11 mi |
| Smith Creek Fire | 1,115 | 2018 | 9 mi |
| Parker Ridge Fire | 6,675 | 2015 | 4 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 Upper Smith Fire?
In Boundary County, ID, 6 Miles W from Porthill, ID. The nearest city in our list is Sandpoint, ID, about 45 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Upper Smith Fire?
4,848 acres (about 8 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Upper Smith Fire contained?
It was reported 41% contained.
What caused the Upper Smith Fire?
The cause is recorded as natural. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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