Snake River Complex Fire
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Date(s)July 7, 2021 – August 20, 2021
Burned area109,444 acres (44,290 ha)
| Snake River Complex Fire | |
|---|---|
| Date(s) | July 7, 2021 – August 20, 2021 |
| Location | Lewiston, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 46°00′43″N 116°54′40″W / 46.012°N 116.911°W |
| Statistics | |
| Burned area | 109,444 acres (44,290 ha) |
| Impacts | |
| Structures destroyed | 0 |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Map | |
  Location in Western Idaho | |
The Snake River Complex Fire was a large complex of wildfires that occurred through Idaho, Washington and Oregon. The fire started 42 miles south of Lewiston, Idaho, on July 7, 2021. It burned 109,444 acres (44,290 ha) before being contained August 20.[1]
July
The Snake River Complex Fire was first reported on July 7, 2021, at around 6:45 a.m. PDT 23 miles south near Waha, Idaho.[1]
Cause
The cause of the fire is believed to be due to lightning.[1]
Containment
As of July 17, 2021, the fire was 31% percent contained,[1] and as of August 2, it was 87% contained.[2] It was contained on August 20.
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