Horsefly Fire
Active
Elmore County, Idaho · Discovered September 2, 2026
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 4 min ago
Horsefly Fire
The Horsefly Fire fire has burned 0.3 acres in Elmore County, Idaho. Officials have not reported a containment figure yet. Air quality near the fire is good (AQI 11).
Latest official update
August 22, 2026Crews are engaged in a full-suppression strategy, directly attacking the fire where conditions allow while maintaining public and firefighter safety as the highest priority. The fire continues to burn in steep, rocky and heavily forested terrain, where rolling debris and rocks, along with falling hazard trees, continue to challenge containment efforts.A Closure Order has been put into place to protect public safety and give firefighters room to work. The Closure Order and Map can be found on our website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/.../crooked-fire-closure-order
Read the full update on InciWebPosted by the incident management team on InciWeb (inciweb.wildfire.gov).
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Growth & containment history
| Recorded | Size | Contained |
|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2026, 8:58:11 PM | 0.3 acres | - |
| 9/2/2026, 6:27:52 PM | 0.1 acres | - |
History recorded by Fire Nearby each time upstream size or containment changes.
About this data
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