This event is no longer active — it's kept here as a record. Recovery may still be underway; the guidance below applies.
The Claremont fire burned 6,627 acres in Ada County and is now fully contained. Homes in the affected area faced direct fire damage during the incident.
Overview written from official NASA EONET and National Interagency Fire Center/IRWIN data.
- Type
- Wildfires
- Official size
- 6,627 acres
- Containment
- 100%
- Cause
- Human
- Began
- Status
- Inactive
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Affected area map
The shaded area is the affected-area perimeter reported for this event by NASA EONET (Ada, Idaho), colored by hazard type. Pan and zoom to explore the map; when more than one observation exists, use the slider below to step through how the reported area changed.
Interactive affected-area map
Ada, Idaho · ≈ 11 sq mi reported extent · Enable JavaScript to explore the map.
2026-08-03 22:41 UTC · ≈ 11 sq mi · snapshot 12 of 12
View the timeline — how the reported area changed
Official size & containment
Official incident size and containment reported through NIFC / IRWIN, as we observed it. Newest first.
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- 6,611 acres ±0 98% contained
- 6,611 acres ±0 90% contained
- 6,611 acres ±0 90% contained
- 6,611 acres ±0 90% contained
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- 6,611 acres ±0 90% contained
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- 6,606 acres ±0 90% contained
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- 6,815 acres +1 70% contained
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- 6,805 acres +28 58% contained
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- 6,565 acres ±0 24% contained
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- 6,565 acres +22 0% contained
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- 6,509 acres 0% contained
Shown as reported by our sources — not an official product. For current advisories and the authoritative map, see NASA EONET ↗.
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Latest updates
Official updates and news coverage for this event, newest first — National Weather Service products, local storm reports, incident updates and press headlines. Official items are verbatim government text; news headlines link out to the original outlet.
- Forecast discussion NWS BOI
Area Forecast Discussion
Temperatures exceed 100 degrees Thursday through Saturday with breezy winds and continued smoky conditions.
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Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Boise ID 520 PM MDT Wed Aug 5 2026
.UPDATE...Updated aviation discussion.
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.KEY MESSAGES... - Very hot temperatures Thursday through Saturday.
- Smoky conditions continue through the week.
- Breezy winds Friday through the weekend with very low thunderstorm chances returning along the ID/NV border.
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.SHORT TERM /Through Friday Night/... Issued 222 PM MDT WED AUG 5 2026 The warming reaches its zenith tomorrow through Saturday, with maximum temperatures in lower elevations above 100 degrees. Even though overnight low temperatures are in the 60s throughout the area providing some relief, a Heat Advisory has been issued due to the very hot daytime temperatures. Some local areas with morning lows around 70 degrees will be under Major Heat Risk Friday and Saturday, while the rest of the area with morning lows in the 60s and 50s see Moderate to Minor Heat Risk. As the driving upper level ridge flattens Friday, afternoon wind gusts pick up especially in Idaho. Beginning friday through the weekend, wind gusts 20 to 30 mph are possible in open areas and ridges. Elsewhere, gusts up to 20 mph are possib…
- Incident update InciWeb
Claremont Fire
The Claremont Fire was reported on July 6, 2026, approximately one-mile northeast of Boise in the Boise foothills. The fire is burning in the 8th Street Fire (1996) scar. The fuels include a mixture of short grass, brush and ponderosa pine regeneration. The fire is being managed under a full suppression strategy to protect lives, homes, critical infrastructure, recreation areas, and natural resources in the Boise foothills and surrounding communities. In addition to its proximity to development and recreational areas as well as steep terrain, a portion of the fire area contains unexploded military ordnances (UXO). Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team 3 will transition management of the fire back to the local unit beginning Monday, July 27 at 6:00AM. Please direct questions to local Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District Office or USDA Forest Service - Boise National Forest offices.
- News Bureau of Land Management (.gov)
BLM updates emergency fire closure in the Boise Foothills
- News KBOI
Claremont Fire grows to 6,817 acres, 82% contained as crews make progress
Show 22 earlier updates
- dailydispatch.com News
Firefighters rescue two people stranded in tree along river in Ada County
- dailydispatch.com News
Laramie County Fire Authority quickly extinguishes grass fire on I-25
- KMVT News
Firefighters exclaim excellent weather has helped them continue to suppress the Claremont Fire
- Idaho News 6 News
"Their home is burning": Claremont Fire pushes more wildlife into Boise neighborhoods, residents say
- Idaho Statesman News
Ada County sheriff, Boise Fire seek public’s help as they investigate Claremont Fire
- KBOI News
Authorities seek public’s help to determine cause of Claremont Fire in Ada County
- KTVB News
Claremont Fire: Authorities ask for public's help in Boise Foothills fire investigation
- Idaho News 6 News
How did the Claremont Fire start? Investigators seek tips after 6,500 acres burn in the Foothills
- Idaho Statesman News
Fire crews make significant progress in Boise Foothills after days of rapid growth
- dailydispatch.com News
Firefighters navigate unexploded munitions threat at Boise’s Military Reserve
- Idaho Statesman News
Boise Foothills fire hits 2,000 acres. No cause yet, and no residents evacuated
- dailydispatch.com News
- Idaho Statesman News
‘Human-caused’ Foothills fire over 4,000 acres. Boise County residents on alert
- KTVB News
Claremont Fire damages home, comes close to residential area
- KBOI News
Claremont Fire in Boise Foothills Monday spurs rescue as Engine 6 saves home
- KTVB News
Claremont Fire reaches 57% containment, officials extend timeline
- KMVT News
- KBOI News
Claremont Fire burns thousands of acres through the Boise Foothills
- KTVB News
Claremont Fire 'remained quiet' through weekend with crews reaching 85% containment
- KMVT News
- City of Boise News
- FEMA Federal declaration
Fire Management Assistance declaration: WILLOW FIRE (Colorado)
Updates are captured automatically from official and news sources, and may lag the live source. For the very latest, see NASA EONET ↗.