Contained

Bench Lake Fire

2024

Acres Burned

2,595

Containment

100%

Location

—

Year

2024

Structures

—

Casualties

—

Containment progress100%

🔥 Fire Summary

The Bench Lake Fire in Idaho's Sawtooth range burned 2,595 acres and was fully contained as of the most recent agency update.

Timeline

Coverage

Final

100% contained at 2,595 acres. Recovery operations begin.

KMVT

Redfish Lake Lodge owners reflect one year after wildfire - KMVT

Jul 26, 2025

Idaho Statesman

Bench Lake wildfire in Idaho Sawtooths cost millions. Who will pay the bill? - Idaho Statesman

Aug 9, 2024

NonStop Local KHQ

Evacuation levels remain in place for Bench Creek Fire in Tonasket area - NonStop Local KHQ

Aug 2, 2025

Idaho Mountain Express Newspaper

Bench Lake Fire still growing, containment increases - Idaho Mountain Express Newspaper

Jul 20, 2024

Idaho Capital Sun

Idaho’s Bench Lake Fire grows to more than 2,000 acres; 8% containment reported - Idaho Capital Sun

Jul 19, 2024

ArcGIS StoryMaps

Bench Lake Fire - ArcGIS StoryMaps

Mar 6, 2025

East Idaho News

‘Helicopter incident’ during wildfire response to Bench Lake Fire - East Idaho News

Jul 12, 2024

Post Register

900,000 gallons of water dumped on Bench Lake Fire so far - Post Register

Jul 18, 2024

Coeur d'Alene Press

Central Idaho fire restrictions issued; firefighters report gains in Bench Lake, Texas wildfires - Coeur d'Alene Press

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