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Wildfires near Elmore, Idaho

Elmore 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 Elmore. 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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Active fires0
Wind16 mph NW · gusts 32 mph

Conditions shown are for Idaho.

Current fires in Elmore

No significant fires are currently detected in Elmore.

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Wildfire season in Elmore

Fires across Idaho, which Elmore 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 Elmore fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Elmore itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Elmore is one of 43 counties in Idaho. It lies about 160 mi S 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 Elmore right now?
No significant fires are currently detected inside Elmore. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.
When is the wildfire season in Elmore?
Fires across Idaho, which Elmore 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 Elmore?
Elmore lies about 160 mi S of the centre of Idaho.
What area does the Elmore map cover?
It covers Elmore inside Idaho. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Elmore 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.