Here's where fires in Washington state are burning

FOX 13 Seattle is tracking multiple wildfires burning across Washington state. This year's fire season has produced some of the largest and most destructive wildfires in recent state history.

Three wildfires, the Little Giant Fire (Chelan County), Sinlahekin Fire and Kaiser Canyon Fire (Okanogan County), have been added to the top ten largest wildfires in Washington since 1973. All three remain active and have burned a combined 422,000 acres.

Keep reading for a breakdown of each wildfire currently burning in Washington state.

Western WA smoke forecast

The potential for thunderstorms in the mountains on Friday and Saturday has officials on high alert for any new wildfires in the Cascades and Olympics. Much of the area was under a Red Flag Warning on Friday due to possible lightning, and the southeast corner of the state remains under an advisory.

The worst smoke will continue to be east of the Cascades, particularly around the Methow and Yakima Valleys and communities including Leavenworth, Wenatchee and Lake Chelan. Not as much near-surface smoke is expected to impact western Washington through the weekend.

Wildfire and Air Quality in WA

Outside of the thunderstorm threat in the mountains, the forecast remains fairly quiet. This weekend will remain dry with afternoon sunshine and highs in the low 80s. This gives wildland firefighters a chance to carve out containment lines and make progress on the state's large-scale wildfires.

Washington wildfire map

While several wildfires have reached full containment, 100% containment doesn't mean a fire is 100% extinguished. It simply means the fire is fully surrounded, though it can still actively burn and produce smoke.

Here's where fires are burning across Washington state:

Little Giant Fire near Leavenworth

One of the biggest active wildfires in Washington state is the Little Giant Fire, burning near Leavenworth. The fire is burning 132,978 acres and is 10% contained, as of Aug. 16.

Investigators say the fire ignited on July 15 after a lightning strike in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Recent weather conditions have caused the wildfire to spread rapidly towards Entiat and Lake Chelan.

Little Giant Fire map

There are Level 3 "Go Now", Level 2 "Get Set" and Level 1 "Get Ready" evacuation orders in place for the Little Giant Fire. An updated evacuation map can be found on the Chelan County Incident Map.

Sinlahekin Fire in Okanogan County

The Sinlahekin Fire burning near Tonasket, Washington, is burning 152,682 acres and is 42% contained. The wildfire started from a lightning strike on July 26 and has become Washington's largest fire of 2026. It's also one of the state's top ten largest wildfires.

Level 3 "Go Now," Level 2 "Get Ready" and Level 1 "Get Set" evacuation orders are in place for the Sinlahekin Fire. For an updated evacuation map for all Okanogan County wildfires, check Perimeter Map.

Sinlahekin Fire map

Kaiser Canyon Fire in Okanogan County

The Kaiser Canyon Fire has burned 138,296 acres and is now 82% contained. It had been the largest fire in the state before being surpassed by the Sinlahekin Fire on Aug. 9. The fire is also one of Washington state's top ten largest wildfires.

There are Level 3 "Go Now", Level 2 "Get Set" and Level 1 "Get Ready" evacuation orders in place for Okanogan County and Ferry County due to the Kaiser Canyon Fire. Evacuation zones can be found on the Perimeter Map.

Kaiser Canyon Fire Map

Reevas Basin Fire in Okanogan County

A new wildfire has popped up in Okanogan County, just east of the 150K-acre Sinlahekin Fire. It's being called the Reevas Basin Fire and is burning approximately 230 acres and growing.

Level 3 "Go Now" and Level 2 "Get Ready" evacuations are in place near Highway 20. A shelter is open at the Cultural Community Center (411 Western Avenue, Tonasket, WA). See the Okanogan County Evacuation Map for the latest evacuations.

Spokane Complex Fires: Old Trails, Autumn Lake, Fairview fires

Three major wildfires in the Spokane area destroyed more than 900 structures and forced over 60,000 people to evacuate. It's Washington state's most destructive wildfire this year.

The trio of fires sparked on Aug. 1 and spanned the perimeter north of downtown Spokane:

• Old Trails Fire: Burned 3,176 acres in the Indian Trail area northwest of Airway Heights. It's now 97% contained.
• Autumn Lane Fire: Burned 5,764 acres in the Nine Mile Falls area of northwestern Spokane. It's now 97% contained.
• Fairview Fire: Burned about 992 acres in the Mead and Peone Prairie area of northeast Spokane. It's now 97% contained.

All evacuations for the Spokane Complex Fires have since been lifted, and crews are mostly monitoring for hot spots as forward progress of the fires has been stopped. However, Spokane County still remains at high risk for fire starts, officials said.

Modrite Fire in Ferry County

The Modrite Fire, burning west of Lake Roosevelt near Inchelium, Washington, is currently 57,664 acres and 83% contained. It sparked on July 17 after a lightning strike.

There are Level 3 "Go Now", Level 2 "Get Set" and Level 1 "Get Ready" evacuation orders in place for the Modrite Fire. Evacuation zones can be found on the Perimeter Map.

Modrite Fire map

Grand Park 2 Fire near Mount Rainier

The Grand Park 2 Fire near Mount Rainier has burned 167 acres and containment is at 31%. Crews have made quick progress since the fire sparked on Aug. 7, but they remain on high alert as 175 lightning strikes were recently recorded on the mountain.

Road closures for wildfire near Mount Rainier

The fire is burning in the northeast area of Mount Rainier National Park, and the Sunrise and White River areas to SR 410 are temporarily closed. All trails originating from SR 410 and Sunrise Road from the White River Campground to Sunrise, and all trails in the Grand Park area are closed until further notice.

The fire is located three miles north of the Sunrise Visitor Center.

Three Queens Fire in Kittitas County

The Three Queens Fire, burning north of Kachess Lake in Kittitas County, Washington, has grown to 3,600 acres and is 2% contained.

The burn area is in steep, rocky terrain, and fire officials said it has significantly grown in recent weeks. Level 3 "Go Now," Level 2 "Get Ready" and Level 1 "Get Set" evacuations and forest closures are in place. Evacuation zones can be found on the Kittitas County Live Active Map.

Three Queens Fire map

Ptarmigan Fire in Okanogan County

The Ptarmigan Fire, burning about four miles south of the Canadian border in the Pasayten Wilderness in Okanogan County, has reached 24,516 acres and is 40% contained, as of Aug. 16. 

The fire was caused by lightning. Various trails within the Pasayten Wilderness are currently closed. A full list of closed trails can be found on the U.S. Forest Service website.

Ptarmigan Fire map

Border 2 fire on the Washington-Canadian border

The Border 2 Fire, burning northeast of Ross Lake along the Washington-Canadian border, has reached 14,336 acres and is 3% contained.

Crews are actively working to protect structures in the area as the fire burns near Hozomeen Mountain. Multiple trails and campgrounds are closed in the area. More information can be found on the National Park Service website.

Border 2 Fire map

Luna Fire burning in North Cascades National Park

The Luna Fire, burning in North Cascades National Park west of Ross Lake, has reached 4,264 acres and remains 0% contained.

Crews are continuing to monitor the fire as it appears to be spreading mainly north. Wildfire risk assessments and and point protection operations are also being conducted in Diablo.

Luna Fire map

High Lava Fire in Skamania County

The High Lava Fire, burning northeast of Vancouver, Washington, is currently mapped at 1,211 acres and is 8% contained. Crews have made great progress in lining the fire and favorable weather conditions allowed for minimal spread.

Paradise Fire near Walla Walla

The Paradise Fire is burning 4,736 acres about 20 miles east of Walla Walla and is 0% contained. The fire has spread to four different counties and spans between the Washington and Oregon state line.

The fire is burning in the Mill Creek Watershed area. Level 2 "Get Ready" and LEvel 1 "Get Set" evacuation orders are in place. More information can be found online.

Hudspeth Fire near Fruitland

The Hudspeth Fire, burning near Adams Mountain northwest of Fruitland, Washington, has reached 6,725 acres and is 96% contained. 

Hudspeth Fire map

Recent rain allowed firefighters to make significant progress on containing the Hudspeth Fire, though Level 3 "Go Now", Level 2 "Get Set" and Level 1 "Get Ready" evacuations remain in place. For more information, visit the Stevens County Evacuation Map.

Bradeen Hill Fire in Stevens County

The Bradeen Hill Fire, burning in Stevens County near Lake Roosevelt, has reached 4,417 acres and is 92% contained as of Aug. 15.

Level 3 "Go Now," Level 2 "Get Set" and Level 1 "Get Ready" evacuation orders are in place. An updated evacuation map can be found online.

Bradeen Hill Fire map

Prairie Mountain Fire in Skagit County

The Prairie Mountain Fire burning in Skagit County, located about eight miles northeast of Darrington along State Highway 530, has burned 142 acres and is 90% contained.

Nunamaker Road Fire in Franklin County

The Nunamaker Road Fire, burning in Franklin County along the Snake River, has reached 20,870 acres and is 80% contained as of Aug. 15. SR 261 was closed in both directions near Kahlotus due to the fire.

Mt. Tom Creek Fire burning in WA's Olympic National Park

The lightning-caused Mt. Tom Creek Fire, burning high in a remote area on the west side of Olympic National Park, is burning 69 acres and was 75% contained as of Aug. 15.

According to fire officials, the wildfire is about six miles from the Hoh Rain Forest, but all trails, the Visitor Center and campgrounds remain open to the public.

Mt. Tom Creek Fire map

Wells Road Fire (contained)

The Wells Road Fire, burning near Rosalia, Washington, burned approximately 1,865 acres and has been fully contained.

Six years ago, a deadly wildfire destroyed 80% of this town in Whitman County.

Skyo Fire in Lewis County (contained)

The Skyo Fire near Packwood, Washington, burned about 254 acres and is now 100% contained.

Skyo Fire map

Palouse River Fire near Pullman (contained)

The Palouse River Fire in Colfax, Washington burned approximately 637 acres and is 100% contained.

Mitre Rock Fire in Stevens and Lincoln Counties (contained)

The Mitre Rock Fire, burning near Fort Spokane, reached 4,518 acres is now 100% contained.

Mitre Rock Fire map

Little Goose Fire in Franklin County (contained)

The Little Goose Fire burned 7,564 acres southeast of the Nunamker Road Fire. The fire is 100% contained.

Railroad Fire in Grant County (contained)

The Railroad Fire located south of Vantage, Washington, in Grant County burned 8,216 acres and reached 100% containment.

The Railroad fire destroyed several structures and forced mandatory evacuations for several communities. All evacuation orders have since been lifted.

Signal Peak Fire in Yakima County (contained)

A 3,000-acre wildfire in Yakima County, near the town of White Swan, has been fully contained. It's being Signal Peak Fire threatened homes, crops, infrastructure and cultural sites. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

B and O Fire in Okanogan County (contained)

As of July 15, the B and O Fire burning northwest of the city of Okanogan has burned 2,762 acres and was reported 100% contained as of July 26.

According to Watch Duty, all areas near the B and O Fire evacuation zone are now under a Level 1 "Get Ready" Advisory.

A Red Cross evacuation center is open, and the Okanogan County Fairgrounds is accepting evacuated animals.

Multiple wildfires spark in Franklin County, WA (contained)

The four different wildfires that sparked in Franklin County after lightning strikes are now 100% contained after burning nearly 47,000 acres.

Lyons Ferry Fire in Franklin County (contained)

The Lyons Ferry Fire near Kahlotus reached 33,749 acres and is now 100% contained.

Neff Jones Fire in Franklin County (contained)

The Neff Jones Fire reached 7,276 acres northeast of Richland and is now 100% contained.

Devils Canyon Fire in Franklin County (contained)

The Devils Canyon Fire south of Kahlotus reached nearly 5,000 acres and is now 100% contained.

Wallace Walker Fire in Franklin County (contained)

The Wallace Walker Fire, which sparked just southwest of the Devils Canyon Fire along the Snake River, reached 801 acres and is now 100% contained.

Royal Lake Fire in Adams County (contained)

The Royal Lake Fire, located west of Othello in Adams County, is now 100% contained after burning 2,037 acres.

Plum Fire in Lincoln County (contained)

A 150-acre wildfire, sparked in Lincoln County on July 15, was named the Plum Fire. It was burning near the city of Grand Coulee.

State fire mobilization was authorized for the Plum Fire, which officials said threatened homes and power lines. The fire began around 5:30 p.m. and primarily burnt wheatgrass and sagebrush.

While the fire reached 100% containment, the cause is under investigation.

Quincy Lakes Fire burning near WA's Ancient Lakes (contained)

The Quincy Lakes Fire, which prompted Grant County officials to issue a Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation order, is now 100% contained as of July 13. 

Evacuation levels for the Ancient Lakes area have also been downgraded to Level 2.

All of Ancient Lakes were under a Level 2 "Get Set" evacuation order. However, through the hard work of responding crews, firefighters were able to get it fully contained. It reached a total of 289 acres.

Transfer Fire burning in Lake Chelan (contained)

The Transfer Fire sparked just east of Lake Chelan prompted emergency officials to issue evacuation orders. 

As of July 13, all evacuation levels have been lifted. The fire is now 100% contained, and reached 35 acres in size.

Chelan Hills Fire burning in Douglas County (contained)

First spotted in the early hours of July 4, a wildfire in Douglas County, across from Lake Chelan, burned nearly 10,000 acres, with some reports saying more than 100 structures had been destroyed. 

As of July 10, the fire was 100% contained.

Douglas County Sheriff Tyler Caille says investigators believe someone started the fire near Highway 97 at or around midnight on July 4 before it spread into the surrounding area. Caille confirms a criminal investigation is currently underway.

County officials fear the death toll could rise as emergency teams gain access to heavily burned areas.

The sheriff says teams with search dogs will be going from parcel to parcel in McNeil Canyon to make sure everyone is accounted for following the fire.

Ryegrass Coulee Fire in Kittitas County (contained)

The Ryegrass Coulee Fire sparked near the Vantage Bridge on July 8, prompted a full closure of I-90 and Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations for the entire city of Vantage. 

As of July 10, the fire is 100% contained and reached 537 acres.

Crawford Oaks Fire burning in Klickitat County (contained)

There are no longer evacuation orders in place for people living in the area of the Crawford Oaks Fire in Klickitat County. The previous Level 3 orders were put in place when the fire was moving quickly through grassy areas north of Highway 14.

Heading into the Fourth of July weekend, officials closed Highway from Avery Park to Highway 197. However, the roadway has since reopened. People driving on the road are asked to restrict themselves to driving 35 mph as many firefighting and road crews still remain in the area. 

Henderson Fire near Lake Chelan (contained)

Evacuation orders were dropped for the Henderson Fire burning in Chelan County. This wildfire broke out near Henderson Road on July 1. 

It initially prompted Level 1, 2 and 3 evacuations near Lake Chelan, but were lowered hours later by Chelan County Emergency Management. Officials say the human-caused fire burned hundreds of acres.

Hamilton Fire burning near Winthrop (contained)

Evacuation orders for areas west of Winthrop in Okanogan County have been removed after the fire's rapid growth previously prompted the entire town to evacuate.

The Hamilton Fire started around 9 a.m. on June 28, and by the early afternoon it had grown to roughly 300 acres with no immediate signs of stopping.

Deputy State Fire Marshal Amy Thornton said it was burning grass and brush and threatened homes, infrastructure and public safety.

By June 30, the Okanogan County Emergency Management team confirmed the fire was 100% contained and all advisories were removed.

Kartar Fire near Omak (contained)

The Kartar Fire burned 11,746 acres south and east of Omak Lake on the Colville Reservation, about 15 miles southeast of Omak. As of July 2, the fire was 100% contained.

A total of 276 firefighting personnel worked on the fire, which investigators believe was human-caused. The fire was first reported on June 16 around 7 p.m.

Garred Road Fire near Coulee City (contained)

The Garred Road Fire burned 3,369 acres in Grant and Douglas counties, about 4 miles west of Coulee City, and is now 100% contained.

The fire was first reported on June 22 around 4 p.m.

Upriver Fire burning in Spokane (contained)

The Upriver Fire, burning a mile east of Spokane, is now 100% contained. It reached 213 acres in size.

The human-caused fire forced about 1,500 residents to evacuate and destroyed at least 15 homes.

Snake River Fire near Clarkston (contained)

The Snake River Fire, which burned approximately five miles northwest of Clarkston, was first reported on June 12. It is now 100% contained, burning a total of 693 acres.

The cause of the Snake River Fire remains under investigation.

See the full list of wildfires that scorched Washington state in 2025.

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