Wildfire — Northern Panhandle, Idaho

2025-10-01 to 2025-10-21 · Northern Panhandle, Idaho

Event narrative

Lightning Creek Fire started on July 30 by lightning. It was located 9 miles north of Clark Fork. It continued through the month of September. It burned 2482 acres of timber, brush, and grass. Cost is estimated. Fire was contained on October 21.

Wider weather episode

Lightning Creek Fire started on July 30 by lightning. It was located 9 miles north of Clark Fork Idaho. The fire was contained October 21.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1298607. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.