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Wildfires near Kootenai, Idaho

Kootenai 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 Kootenai. 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 Kootenai

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Wildfire season in Kootenai

Fires across Idaho, which Kootenai 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 Kootenai fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Kootenai itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Kootenai is one of 43 counties in Idaho. It lies about 178 mi NW 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 Kootenai right now?
Fires are currently detected inside Kootenai: Kootenai. Open any of them for its own page, map and detection history.
When is the wildfire season in Kootenai?
Fires across Idaho, which Kootenai 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 Kootenai?
Kootenai lies about 178 mi NW of the centre of Idaho.
What area does the Kootenai map cover?
It covers Kootenai inside Idaho. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.
Is the Kootenai 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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