Selway Wilderness Fires Active 2026

Started: Jul 23 7,475 acre 50% contained Wildfire

Selway Wilderness Fires is the 5th-largest active wildfire in Idaho.

Latest update

The Selway Wilderness Fires consist of the Cascade,  Wolf Creek, Three Links, and Grotto Fires. All were lightning-caused and burning near or along the Selway River corridor in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. The Cascade Fire will be the only reported acreage in Inciweb.

 

Current Fire Status

Cascade: 7,475 Acres, 50% Contained, 2 Personnel

Grotto: 3,856 Acres, 40% Contained, 2 Personnel

Three Links: 927 Acres, 0% Contained

Wolf Creek: 2,643 Acres, 0% Contained

 

Closure Advisory: Visitors & Hunters

1 Fire-related trail closure for the Selway Wilderness remains in effect for Forest Service Trail #4 from Wilderness Boundary to Big Rock Trail #693 Closures are in place to protect visitors from hazards including falling trees, smoke, rapid fire spread, and ongoing firefighter. With hunting season approaching, hunters should check current closure information before planning trips, as some areas and access routes may be inaccessible. Please respect all closures and plan alternate routes where needed.

 

49 Days Active
5th By Size 5th-largest active wildfire in Idaho
7,475 Acres 8.9x the size of Central Park Slightly larger than JFK Airport
0 Recent Acre Growth 96 acres/day avg over last 7 days
50%
Contained +0% since previous report

Selway Wilderness Fires Live Perimeter Growth

Selway Wilderness Fires Fire Growth History
Selway Wilderness Fires Containment History

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