Shale Butte Fire
Active
Lincoln County, Idaho · Discovered August 22, 2026
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 9 hours ago
Shale Butte Fire
The Shale Butte Fire fire has burned 1,000 acres in Lincoln County, Idaho. Crews have reached 0% containment. Air quality near the fire is good (AQI 27). 28 personnel are assigned to the incident.
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Growth & containment history
| Recorded | Size | Contained |
|---|---|---|
| 8/23/2026, 3:24:22 AM | 1,000 acres | 0% |
| 8/23/2026, 2:24:17 AM | 800 acres | - |
| 8/23/2026, 1:08:55 AM | 200 acres | - |
History recorded by Fire Nearby each time upstream size or containment changes.
About this data
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