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Cascade Fire Active Near Lowell, ID

Sunday, August 2, 2026

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The Cascade Fire, a lightning-caused wildfire, is currently burning 22 miles east of Lowell, Idaho, according to InciWeb public records updated July 31, 2026.

The fire is being managed under the Nez Perce - Clearwater National Forests unit, with Wolf Creek Fire and Three Links Fire updates consolidated under the Cascade Fire designation. Perimeter details remain approximate per official notes.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires — http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idncf-cascade

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The Cascade Fire is a lightning-caused wildfire“The Cascade Fire is a lightning caused wildfire currently burning 22 miles East of Lowell, Idaho.”
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The Cascade Fire is currently burning 22 miles east of Lowell, Idaho“The Cascade Fire is a lightning caused wildfire currently burning 22 miles East of Lowell, Idaho.”
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InciWeb public records were updated on July 31, 2026“null”
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The fire is being managed under the Nez Perce - Clearwater National Forests unit“Incident Commander: Bob Ramont Incident Commander Trainee: Andrew Bertels Coordinates 46° 05' 44.30'' Latitude -115° 08' 07.08 '' Longitude Current Situation Total Personnel: 10 Size 2,800 Acres Fuels Involved Grass, Brush, Timber Litter, Mixed Conifer Significant Events The Selway River is still passable for boaters; however, debris may be encountered downstream of current fire area at any time. The fire has impacted the trail and slopes directly above Wolf Creek Rapid and Pinchot Camp Ground. Wolf Creek Rapid is unsafe to scout from the trail without assistance of fire personnel on scene. River users should be prepared for fire activity and avoid stopping or camping between Three Links Creek and Cupboard Creek. Outlook Remarks NFS Trail #4 - Selway River Trail – Is closed beginning at the intersection with NFST607 at Cupboard Creek (T32N, R10E, NENW Sec 35) and ending at the intersectionwith NFS Trails 405 and 438 at Three Links Creek (T32N, R11E, CENT Sec 22). Current Weather Weather Concerns Hot and dry conditions are expected to continue through the end of the week as a strong high‑pressure system remains in place over the region. Overnight humidity recovery will b”
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Wolf Creek Fire and Three Links Fire updates are consolidated under the Cascade Fire designation“Updates for the Wolf Creek, Three Links, and Grotto Fires are being reported under the Cascade Fire at this time.”
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Perimeter details remain approximate according to official notes“null”