Wolf Creek Fire map & updates
The Wolf Creek Fire is burning in Idaho County, ID (19 Miles E from Lowell, ID). Latest size 2,643 acres, 70% contained.
Wolf Creek Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-09-03). 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 Wolf Creek Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Missoula, MT | 77 mi |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 135 mi |
| Spokane Valley, WA | 148 mi |
| Kalispell, MT | 151 mi |
| Helena, MT | 152 mi |
| Spokane, WA | 154 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: USFS.
Timeline
- Discovered — July 17, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — September 3, 2026
- Record last updated — September 22, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Wolf Creek Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Fire | 7,475 | 2026 | 1 mi |
| Grotto Fire | 3,856 | 2026 | 12 mi |
| Rhoda Creek Fire | 2,613 | 2025 | 11 mi |
| Halfway Fire | 1,365 | 2024 | 9 mi |
| Lone Pine Fire | 14,859 | 2017 | 5 mi |
| Buck Lake Creek Fire | 4,655 | 2017 | 7 mi |
| Selway/Elk City/Red River Complex | 94,921 | 2015 | 5 mi |
| Meeker Fire | 2,406 | 2015 | 6 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 Wolf Creek Fire?
In Idaho County, ID, 19 Miles E from Lowell, ID. The nearest city in our list is Missoula, MT, about 77 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Wolf Creek Fire?
2,643 acres (about 4 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Wolf Creek Fire contained?
It was reported 70% contained.
What caused the Wolf Creek Fire?
The cause is recorded as undetermined. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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