What are the names and locations of the wildfires?
As of October 6, 2025, multiple wildfires are actively burning along the Idaho-Montana border, significantly impacting air quality in the region.
The Island Creek Fire is located in Idaho County, Idaho, near the Selway River Corridor and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, with fire activity creeping towards the Selway River (1). It has burned 14,943 acres.
The Corral Creek Fire is burning in Missoula County, Montana, within the Lolo National Forest, near Albert Creek Road (2). It's burned 368 acres and is fully contained.
The Mire Fire, having burned 1,400 acres, spans Idaho and Clearwater Counties, Idaho, close to the county line and near Saddle Camp and Marten Hill Roads (3).
The East Fire is also in Idaho County, Idaho, is actively burning 2,250 acres in rugged terrain (4).
The Knowles Fire is located in Sanders County, Montana, north of the Flathead River and near the Highway 200 corridor (5). It has burned 3,821 acres and is fully contained.
Lastly, the Windy Rock Fire is burning in Idaho County, Idaho, within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, though specific geographical references are limited (6). It has burned 6,175 acres.
Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfires?
The cities and areas affected by these fires include:
- Challis, Idaho
- Camas Prairie, Montana
- Darby, Montana
- Hamilton, Montana
- McLaughlin, Montana
- Paradise, Montana
- Plains, Montana
- Salmon, Idaho
Wildfire smoke from these fires is also impacting air quality in several towns across Idaho and Montana, though these are not directly impacted by the fire perimeters.
What is the current containment status of the wildfires?
As of October 6, 2025, containment efforts for the wildfires vary.
The Island Creek Fire is 7% contained, with firefighters focusing on creating firebreaks and reducing fuels along Forest Service Roads to limit spread in rugged terrain.
The East Fire is 50% contained, with active burning in challenging terrain.
The Windy Rock Fire is 85% contained and the Mire Fire is 70% contained.
The Knowles and Corral Creek Fires are 100% contained
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
Evacuation orders and alerts vary across the affected wildfires. For the Island Creek Fire, a closure order is in effect for the Selway River Corridor from O’Hara to Race Creek, including all campgrounds and trails east of O’Hara Bridge, as well as O’Hara Road and additional roads.
The Mire Fire has closures in place for Saddle Camp Road and Marten Hill Road, with no specific evacuation orders reported.
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How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of October 6, 2025, the Mire Fire is 70% contained, the East Fire is 50% contained, the Windy Rock Fires are 85% contained, and the Island Creek Fire is 7% contained. The Corral Creek and Knowles Fires are 100% contained.
