Idaho Wildfire History
The major wildfires that shaped Idaho — and why today’s risk looks the way it does. The largest on this list, the 2016 Pioneer Fire, burned about 189K acres.
Check your ID address’s risk →Major Idaho wildfires
- 2016
Pioneer Fire
· 189,000 acresBurned for months in the Boise National Forest near Idaho City.
- 2013
Beaver Creek Fire
· 111,000 acresThreatened Hailey and Ketchum in the Wood River Valley.
- 2012
Trinity Ridge Fire
· 146,000 acresA large central-Idaho forest fire that sent heavy smoke across the region.
Figures are rounded from official sources (CAL FIRE, NIFC, state forestry agencies) for well-documented incidents. For the full federal record, see InciWeb and NIFC.
Idaho wildfire history — frequently asked
What was the largest wildfire in Idaho history?
The largest wildfire on this Idaho timeline is the 2016 Pioneer Fire, which burned about 189,000 acres. Burned for months in the Boise National Forest near Idaho City.
What was the most recent major wildfire in Idaho?
The most recent major fire on this Idaho timeline is the 2016 Pioneer Fire. Burned for months in the Boise National Forest near Idaho City.
How many major wildfires has Idaho had?
This Idaho timeline documents 3 major recorded wildfires, from the 2012 to the 2016, drawn from official sources.
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