Birch Fire 2024

Started: Sep 27 23,094 acre 100% contained Wildfire
Near Challis · Valley County, Idaho
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Birch Fire is the 4th-largest wildfire this season in Idaho, burning 43 miles northwest of Challis.

39 Days Active
4th By Size 4th-largest wildfire this season in Idaho
43 mi NW From Challis from the fire location
23,094 Acres Slightly smaller than Galveston Island 19.1x the size of Lincoln Park
100%
Contained +0% since previous report

Birch Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Birch Fire Fire Growth History
Birch Fire Containment History

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