COLE
active fire 
wildfire Updated
Environment
No current weather data available
Right Now
71°F
Fair
Light Wind 6 mph · WNW
46
Good Air Quality
| TODAY | SEP 17 | SEP 18 | SEP 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | 71° 48° |  86° 55° | 76° 56° | 79° 54° |
| Area Fire Potential | TODAY Low SEP 17 Low SEP 18 Low SEP 19 Low | |||
| Area Fuels | Short Grass (1 foot) | |||
Response
LEAD AGENCY
Bureau of Land ManagementRESPONSE LEVEL
Type 3
21 Response Personnel
Details
Human According to NIFC, this fire was caused by human activity
INCIDENT DETAILS
FIRE BEHAVIOR
Minimal
NEAREST CITY
Boise
DESCRIPTION
14 Miles S from Boise, IDOVERVIEW
Cole Fire started on 09/16 and is currently at 417 acres and 0% containment.COLE Fire Report — September 16, 2026
BLM crews respond to active wildfire burning in Ada County
The Cole Fire is actively burning in Ada County under the management of the Bureau of Land Management. No official updates from the last 72 hours were found regarding fire spread or threatened areas. Fire crews are responding to the incident as conditions develop.
Evacuations and Closures
- No evacuations or closures have been officially reported as of September 16, 2026.
Conditions and Outlook
Winds will shift to the south-southwest and turn gusty with very dry air over the area. Gusts will gradually ease as winds turn northwesterly toward the weekend, accompanied by continued dry conditions and minimal chance of precipitation.
Cause and Context
The fire is human-caused and is under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management.
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