Wildhorse Fire Active 2026

Started: Aug 24 90,000 acre 15% contained Wildfire
Near Carey · Lincoln County, Idaho

Wildhorse Fire is the 3rd-largest active wildfire in Idaho, burning 7 miles south of Carey.

4 Days Active
3rd By Size 3rd-largest active wildfire in Idaho
7 mi S From Carey to the fire perimeter
90,000 Acres 3.0x the size of San Francisco About the size of the city of Denver
0 Recent Acre Growth 22,500 acres/day avg over last 4 days
15%
Contained
141 Personnel $2M spent $22/acre

Wildhorse Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Wildhorse Fire Fire Growth History
Wildhorse Fire Containment History

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Places Near Wildhorse Fire

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