Sailor Cap

Fire Start, Size and Growth

Start Date/Time/Location: The Sailor Cap Fire ignited on May 18, 2026, in Owyhee County, Idaho, near the Glenns Ferry area.
Size and Containment: As of the latest updates over the last 72 hours, the fire has burned approximately 8,292 acres. The fire is reported to have reached 100% containment and is currently in a controlled status.
Fuels, Growth and Rate of Spread: I cannot find any specific information regarding the fuels, initial growth, or rate of spread for this fire.
Containment Efforts: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - Twin Falls District has been the lead agency managing the incident. I cannot find any further specific information on the cost of containment efforts or the exact number of personnel assigned.

Emergency Information

Evacuations and Sheltering:
Mandatory Evacuation Orders: I cannot find any information on mandatory evacuation orders for the Sailor Cap Fire.
Evacuation Warnings: I cannot find any information on evacuation warnings.
Curfew: I cannot find any information on curfews.
Evacuation Shelters and Information: I cannot find any information on evacuation shelters.

Road and Infrastructure Closures:
I cannot find any information on road or infrastructure closures related to this fire.

For more information on evacuations and road closures, visit:

• Idaho Fire Info
• Owyhee County Emergency Management
• Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho

Current Impact

Impacts:
Injuries and Fatalities: I cannot find any information on injuries or fatalities related to the Sailor Cap Fire.
Structures Impacted: I cannot find any information on structures impacted, threatened, or destroyed.
School and Business Closures: I cannot find any information on school or business closures.
Notable Impacts: I cannot find any information on notable people or structures impacted by this fire.

Safety Concerns:
Power Outages: I cannot find any information regarding power outages.
Water Safety: I cannot find any information on water safety concerns.
Burn Bans: I cannot find any information on specific burn bans related to this fire.
Air Quality: I cannot find any specific information on air quality alerts or other health risks for this incident.

Ongoing Outlook

Containment Projections: Because the fire is reported to be 100% contained and controlled, no further forward progression is expected. I cannot find any further projections regarding ongoing patrol or mop-up efforts.
Weather and Wind Warnings: I cannot find any information on current red flag warnings, high wind warnings, or other weather advisories for this specific incident area.

Cause and the Role of Weather and Climate

Cause: I cannot find any information on the cause of the Sailor Cap Fire; it is likely undetermined or still under investigation.
Weather and Climate: I cannot find any detailed information on the ongoing weather conditions or the role of extreme climate in this specific fire.

For more information, visit:

• Idaho Fire Info Official Dashboard
• Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA) Fire Map
• Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Fire Operations