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Parker Lake Fire Ignited by Lightning

Friday, September 25, 2026

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Parker Lake Fire was ignited by a lightning strike in the early morning hours of Sunday August 23, 2026.

The fire is located in Long Creek Canyon 20 miles northwest of Bonners Ferry, ID of Kootenai River Valley.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires — http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/idipf-parker-lake-fire

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Parker Lake Fire Ignited by Lightning“Parker Lake fire was ignited by a lightning strike in the early morning hours of Sunday August 23, 2026.”
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Lightning strike ignited Parker Lake Fire on August 23, 2026, in Idaho Panhandle National Forests near Bonners Ferry, ID.“Parker Lake fire was ignited by a lightning strike in the early morning hours of Sunday August 23, 2026.”
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Parker Lake Fire was ignited by a lightning strike in the early morning hours of Sunday August 23, 2026.“Parker Lake fire was ignited by a lightning strike in the early morning hours of Sunday August 23, 2026.”
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The fire is located in Long Creek Canyon 20 miles northwest of Bonners Ferry, ID of Kootenai River Valley.“The status of this fire is unlikely to change until a season-ending weather event occurs.  ”

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IDIPF Parker Lake Fire

Last updated: 2026-09-05 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Idaho Panhandle National Forests. --- State: Idaho --- Coordinates: Latitude: 48° 52 12.42 Longitude: 116° 37 28.91 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: Parker Lake fire was ignited by a lightning strike in the early morning hours of Sunday August 23, 2026.It is located in Long Creek Canyon 20 miles northwest of Bonners Ferry, ID of Kootenai River Valley. The status of this fire is unlikely to change until a season-ending weather event occurs.&nbsp;&nbsp;