Selway Wilderness Fires Containment Rises

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

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The Selway Wilderness Fires, including the Cascade Fire, have seen updated containment figures as of September 5, 2026. The Cascade Fire now contains 50% of its 7,475 acres, while the Grotto Fire is at 40% containment on 3,856 acres. The Three Links and Wolf Creek Fires remain uncontained, with 927 and 2,643 acres respectively.

Fire-related trail closures in the Selway Wilderness remain in effect due to active fire behavior. Visitors and hunters are advised to check closure information before planning trips, as some areas and access routes may be inaccessible during hunting season.

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

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The Selway Wilderness Fires, including the Cascade Fire, have seen updated containment figures as of September 5, 2026.“Cascade Fire: 7,475 Acres, 50% Contained, 2 PersonnelGrotto: 3,856 Acres, 40% Contained, 2 PersonnelThree Links: 927 Acres, 0% ContainedWolf Creek: 2,643 Acres, 0% Contained”
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The Cascade Fire now contains 50% of its 7,475 acres.“Cascade: 7,475 Acres, 50% Contained, 2 Personnel”
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The Grotto Fire is at 40% containment on 3,856 acres.“Grotto: 3,856 Acres, 40% Contained, 2 Personnel”
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The Three Links Fire remains uncontained with 927 acres.“Three Links: 927 Acres, 0% Contained”
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The Wolf Creek Fire remains uncontained with 2,643 acres.“Wolf Creek Fire: 2,643 Acres, 0% Contained”
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Fire-related trail closures in the Selway Wilderness remain in effect due to active fire behavior.“Fire-related trail closure for the Selway Wilderness remains in effect for Forest Service Trail #4 from Wilderness Boundary to Big Rock Trail #693 Closures are in place to protect visitors from hazards including falling trees, smoke, rapid fire spread, and ongoing firefighter.”
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Visitors and hunters are advised to check closure information before planning trips.“With hunting season approaching, hunters should check current closure information before planning trips, as some areas and access routes may be inaccessible. Please respect all closures and plan alternate routes where needed.”
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Some areas and access routes may be inaccessible during hunting season.“With hunting season approaching, hunters should check current closure information before planning trips, as some areas and access routes may be inaccessible.”