Buckhorn Fire
Active
Elmore County, Idaho · Discovered September 11, 2026
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 16 hours ago · Perimeter mapped 16 hours ago (NIFC WFIGS)
Buckhorn Fire
The Buckhorn Fire fire has burned 161 acres in Elmore County, Idaho. Crews have reached 0% containment. It has shown no measurable growth in the last 24 hours. Air quality near the fire is good (AQI 32). 149 personnel are assigned to the incident.
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Growth & containment history
| Recorded | Size | Contained |
|---|---|---|
| 9/12/2026, 12:47:25 AM | 161 acres | 0% |
| 9/12/2026, 12:02:25 AM | 161 acres | - |
| 9/11/2026, 8:07:25 PM | 100 acres | - |
| 9/11/2026, 5:57:20 PM | 3.0 acres | - |
| 9/11/2026, 12:47:17 AM | 0.1 acres | - |
History recorded by Fire Nearby each time upstream size or containment changes.
About this data
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