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2021 Idaho wildfires

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This is a list of wildfires across Idaho during 2021, that have burned more than 1,000 acres (400 hectares), produced significant structural damage or casualties, or otherwise been notable. Acreage and containment figures may not be up to date.

Date
  • July 5 - October 26
Total fires1,332[1]
Total area439,600 acres[1]
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2021 Idaho wildfires
A spot fire from the Snake River Complex on July 12
Date
  • July 5 - October 26
Statistics
Total fires1,332[1]
Total area439,600 acres[1]
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Background

While the "fire season" in Idaho varies every year based on fire weather conditions, most wildfires occur from June to September.[2] Fire activities normally increase in July and August because of drier conditions, hotter temperatures, and more lightning strikes from thunderstorms. However, wildfire severity can vary every year based on preseason conditions such as snowpack and the overcrowded growth of vegetation and dying trees.[3]

List of wildfires

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by editing the page to add missing items, with references to reliable sources.
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Name County Acres Start date Containment date Notes Ref
Dixie-Jumbo Fires Idaho, Clearwater46,500July 5October 23Caused by lightning [4]
Trestle Creek Complex Shoshone, Bonner6,631July 7October 14Caused by lightning [5]
Mud Lick Fire Lemhi20,857July 8October 26Caused by lightning [6]
Cougar Rock Complex Clearwater8,178July 9August 15Caused by lightning [7]
Deer Fire Boise856July 28September 15Caused by lightning [8]
Snake River Complex Fires Lewis, Nez Perce109,444August 4August 27Caused by lightning [9]
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