Porcupine Fire 2026
Porcupine Fire has burned 180 acres, burning 7 miles north of Clark Fork.
Latest update
The Porcupine Fire reached 100% containment on September 8, 2026. This incident page will remain active through the weekend.
The Porcupine Fire was discovered on the evening of July 24th and is believed to have been a holdover fire from a previous lightning storm. Located approximately two miles east of Porcupine Lake, the fire burned in steep terrain with cliffs, rock screes, and subalpine fir.
Initial attack firefighters were inserted into the area by helicopter. It took them nearly two days to open an access route through heavy brush and downed timber. With support from scoopers and helicopters, firefighters were able to directly engage the fire and construct handline around much of the perimeter.
Firefighters used Porcupine Lake Trail, #642, to access the fire area. Lake Pend Orielle and Porcupine Lake were used as dip sites for aviation resources during suppression operations.
This is the final update for the Porcupine Fire unless changing conditions warrant further updates.