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Wildfires near Butte, Idaho

Butte is a county in Idaho, United States — lodgepole pine, spruce-fir and mountain rangeland along the Continental Divide. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Butte. Fires across Idaho peak from July to September, when lightning starts fires in high country that can burn until the first heavy autumn rain or snow.

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Conditions shown are for Idaho.

Current fires in Butte

No significant fires are currently detected in Butte.

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Wildfire season in Butte

Fires across Idaho, which Butte belongs to, peak from July to September, when lightning starts fires in high country that can burn until the first heavy autumn rain or snow. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in Idaho has been October. Higher temperatures, low humidity and wind make fires start and spread faster — check the fire-danger level before lighting any fire or working outdoors.

What the Butte fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Butte itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Butte is one of 43 counties in Idaho. It lies about 138 mi SE of the centre of Idaho. Detections come from NASA satellites and are not verified on the ground — never use them for safety decisions, and always follow the emergency services (call 911).

Frequently asked questions

Are there wildfires in Butte right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Butte. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Butte?
Fires across Idaho, which Butte belongs to, peak from July to September, when lightning starts fires in high country that can burn until the first heavy autumn rain or snow.
Where in Idaho is Butte?
Butte lies about 138 mi SE of the centre of Idaho.
What area does the Butte map cover?
It covers Butte inside Idaho. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Butte fire map official?
No. It republishes public satellite and official data and is not an emergency-warning service. In an emergency call 911.

⚠️ The fires shown are automatic satellite heat detections from NASA FIRMS, augmented with official NIFC / WFIGS incidents where available. Satellite detections are not verified on the ground and are not 100% accurate — they can include false alarms (industrial heat, prescribed burns) or miss small or cloud-covered fires. Do not use this map for safety decisions; always follow official sources.

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