Where are the fires in WA? Here's a map of the wildfires burning across the state
Labor Mountain Fire continues to grow in WA
Level 3 evacuations remain in place for the Labor Mountain Fire in Chelan County. The fire has reached more than 35,000 acres as of Tuesday morning.
As fall sets in, many of the state's wildfires are nearing containment, though a few continue to grow in size.
Keep reading for a full list of current wildfires burning in Washington state.
Will the rain help the wildfires in WA?
According to FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Abby Acone, rain in the forecast could be both beneficial and a drawback for firefighters working on the Labor Mountain and the Lower Sugarloaf Fires.
"It's definitely a mixed bag, you know. In the last day or so, we haven't had a lot of rain in that area," said Acone. "Higher humidity is so helpful, so we've been boosting the relative humidity levels – we love to see that. Of course, showers can dampen the fire activity, but when you see winds associated with the showers, that can fuel the flames. Lightning can spark new fires, and then local heavy downpours can be a threat for flash flooding. So it's really a pro and a con there."
Washington wildfire map
According to InciWeb, a U.S. government website that tracks wildfires and controlled burns across the country, firefighters are actively working on 14 major wildfires, including: the Bear Gulch Fire, the Tunnel Creek Fire, the Crown Creek Fire, the Wildcat Fire, the Perry Fire, the Martin Fire, the Labor Mountain Fire, the Pomas Fire, the Lower Sugarloaf Fire, the Snow Peak Fire, the Rattlesnake Fire, the Lynx Mountain Fire, the Katy Creek Fire and the Tacoma Creek Fire.
Keep reading for a breakdown of each wildfire currently burning in Washington state.
The Bear Gulch Fire burning in WA's Olympic National Forest
The Bear Gulch Fire, burning in Washington's Olympic National Forest, has grown to 20,233 acres and remains 5% contained, according to the latest update on Oct. 6. Crews are estimating that this fire will be fully contained by Nov. 1.
As of Oct. 7, all evacuation orders have been lifted as fire crews assess a limited potential for further damage from this fire, thanks to several days of continued rain.
Many campgrounds and roads still remain closed as firefighters continue working on increasing containment along with assessing and clearing damage from the fire which sparked months ago.
Map showing where the Bear Gulch Fire is burning in Washington state. (InciWeb)
The Bear Gulch Fire, which has been burning since July 6 in the Olympic National Forest near the Mt. Rose Trailhead, was reportedly human-caused and remains under investigation.
The Olympic National Park has now returned to standard campfire regulations. They ask visitors to remain vigilant and exercise caution.
Fires are only allowed within established rings, stoves, grills, or fireplaces below the 3,500-foot elevation line.
The Tunnel Creek Fire in WA's Olympic National Forest
The Tunnel Creek fire is burning 590 acres in a remote area of the Buckhorn Wilderness in Olympic National Forest, as of Oct. 6. Crews expect full containment by Nov. 1.
Map of Tunnel Creek Fire, located northeast of the Bear Gulch Fire. (InciWeb)
Officials say this wildfire started because of a lightning strike on Sept. 6. The fire is roughly 10 miles west of Quilcene, Washington.
According to InciWeb, the Tunnel Creek Fire was predominantly blanketed by smoke, likely mixed with smoke from the Bear Gulch Fire, preventing direct observations. Crews determined that the fire grew to the east using infrared heat mapping.
Infrared map of Tunnel Creek Fire. (InciWeb)
The Wildcat Fire burning west of Naches, WA
The Wildcat Fire, burning in the Cascades 30 miles west of Naches, has reached 15,592 acres and remains 5% contained as of Oct. 13. Crews expect full containment by November 1.
(InciWeb)
The fire was first reported on August 25 and was reportedly caused by a lightning strike.
(InciWeb)
Officials estimate the fire to be fully contained by October 1. There are currently 316 firefighters working on this fire.
The Perry Fire burning near Newhalem, WA
The Perry Fire, burning 16 miles northeast of Newhalem and west of Ross Lake, has reached 1,772 acres and is 61% contained, as of Oct. 6. Wildfire totals have not been updated since Oct. 1.
Firefighters expect this fire to be fully contained by Nov. 15.
(InciWeb)
This wildfire was first reported on Aug. 27 and reportedly ignited after a lightning strike.
The Martin Fire burning northwest of Lake Chelan, WA
The Martin Fire, burning north of the Pomas Fire in Chelan County, sparked on August 27 because of a lightning strike.
(InciWeb)
Officials say the fire is burning 388 acres of mostly timber and brush and is now 95% contained, as of Oct. 13.
(InciWeb)
To keep up on evacuation levels, visit Chelan County's Emergency Management page.
The Labor Mountain Fire burning near Cle Elum, WA
The Labor Mountain Fire, burning about 13 miles northeast of Cle Elum, is burning 42,631 acres and is now 25% contained as of October 13.
(InciWeb)
After investigating, officials determined that a lightning strike ignited the fire.
Scooper plane dropping water on Labor Mountain Fire via InciWeb. (Photo: Dwayne Eager, Line Medic)
Level 3 evacuations issued for Labor Mountain Fire
To keep up on evacuation levels, visit Chelan County's Emergency Management page.
The Pomas Fire burning west of Lake Chelan, WA
The Pomas Fire in Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest has been burning since it started with a lightning strike on June 13.
Chelan County declared a state of emergency due to the ongoing battle with this fire and the Lower Sugarloaf Fire.
The fire, burning about 10 miles west of Lake Chelan, has reached 3,618 acres and is now 95% contained as of Oct. 13.
Map showing where the Pomas Fire is burning in Washington state. (InciWeb)
Lower Sugarloaf Fire burning in Chelan County, WA
The Lower Sugarloaf Fire has reached 42,956 acres and is now 90% contained, according to an Oct. 13 update.
Chelan County had previously declared a state of emergency in response to this wildfire, which is the largest in Washington state.
The fire was first reported on Labor Day and was reportedly ignited by a lightning strike.
(InciWeb)
To keep up on evacuation levels, visit Chelan County's Emergency Management page.
Stud Horse Fire burning near Winthrop, WA
The Stud Horse Fire burning near Winthrop in Okanogan County is now 100% contained, prompting officials to lift all evacuation levels in the area. Note that full containment of a wildfire does not mean the fire is fully extinguished; rather, it means that crews have established a perimeter around the fire to prevent further spread.
The fire, which burned about 532 acres near Stud Horse Mountain – nearly two miles east of Winthrop – was ignited by a lightning strike last Thursday, officials said.
Map showing where the Stud Horse Fire is burning in Washington state. (InciWeb)
The Sugar Fire burning near Conconully, WA
The Sugar Fire, burning about five miles northeast of Conconully, burned nearly 100 acres. InciWeb stopped monitoring this wildfire after it reached 75% containment.
(InciWeb)
The Snow Peak Fire burning in Ferry County, WA
The Snow Peak Fire, burning in a remote area 19 miles west of Kettle Falls, is burning 1,147 acres and remains 0% contained as of Oct. 13. Wildfire totals have not been updated since Oct. 1.
(InciWeb)
Officials say the fire was first reported on Labor Day and was caused by a lightning strike. Crews expect the fire to be fully contained by October 30.
Crews projected the fire may threaten the historic Snow Peak cabin, a valuable recreation site in the alpine area northwest of the fire. In a Sept. 8 update, officials announced that the Snow Peak cabin has been prepped with structure wrap and there have been past fuel treatments in the vicinity of the cabin.
The Rattlesnake Fire burning near Inchelium, WA
The Rattlesnake Fire, burning 30 miles south of Inchelium, has reached 21,845 acres and remains 96% contained. Wildfire totals have not been updated since late September.
(InciWeb)
The fire was first reported on Labor Day, and officials say the cause was lightning. Officials expected to have this fire fully contained by Tuesday, Sept. 30.
Lynx Mountain Fire burning near Inchelium, WA
The Lynx Mountain Fire, burning 7 miles northwest of Inchelium and northwest of Twin Lakes, has reached 9,201 acres and remains 63% contained as of Oct. 13. Wildfire totals have not been updated since Oct. 1.
Level 3 and Level 2 Evacuations for Lynx Mountain Fire. (InciWeb)
Authorities say the fire was first documented on Tuesday, Sept. 2 at around 1:45 p.m. The cause of the fire was determined to be a lightning strike. Officials expected to have this fire fully contained by Oct. 1.
Kinkaid Creek Fire burning in Okanogan County, WA
The Kinkaid Creek Complex Fire in Okanogan County has been renamed the Kincaid Creek Fire, indicating that the fire is no longer part of a group of merged wildfires.
Map of Kinkaid Creek Complex Fire burning in Washington state. (InciWeb)
As of Aug. 15, the Kincaid Creek Fire is 100% contained and has reached 254 total acres.
Officials say there are 216 firefighting personnel working on this fire that ignited from a lightning strike on July 31.
Bear Creek II Fire burning in Okanogan County, WA
The Bear Creek II Fire, burning just north of the Kinkaid Creek Fire, started on July 31 due to a lightning strike.
(InciWeb)
As of Aug. 18, the wildfire has reached 267 acres and is 70% contained, which is a 38% increase in containment compared to Aug. 13's report.
Katy Creek fire burning in northeast WA
The Katy Creek Fire, burning six miles northwest of Kettle Falls, is burning 4,680 acres and is 98% contained as of Oct. 6. Wildfire totals have not been updated since Oct. 1.
Officials say the fire was first reported on August 30 and was caused by a lightning strike.
(InciWeb)
Crown Creek Fire burning in northeast WA
The Crown Creek Fire, burning a mile southeast of Marble, has reached 14,192 acres and is now 98% contained as of Oct. 13. Wildfire totals have not been updated since Oct. 1.
(InciWeb)
The fire was first reported on August 29, and officials say it was caused by a lightning strike.
(InciWeb)
Hope Fire burning in northeast WA
The Hope Fire burning near Kettle Falls in northeast Washington burned more than 8,000 acres and is now 100% contained. Note that full containment of a wildfire does not mean the fire is fully extinguished; rather, it means that crews have established a perimeter around the fire to prevent further spread.
139 firefighting personnel worked on the fire, which started on July 8. Crews are still investigating to determine what caused it.
Castle Rock Fire burning in northeast WA
The Castle Rock Fire, burning about six miles northeast of Colville, Washington, has burned 58 acres and is 99% contained, according to an Aug. 15 update.
Map showing where the Castle Rock Fire is burning in Washington state. (InciWeb)
Officials say the fire was caused by a lightning strike on July 31.
Central Ferry Fire burning in southeast WA
The Central Ferry Fire, burning west of Pullman in the Palouse, is burning 6,597 acres and is 99% contained.
Central Ferry fire is located approximately 26 miles west of Pullman, WA. The fire started on the afternoon of 8/13/25. The change in acreage is due to updated mapping, not from fire growth. (InciWeb)
Officials say the wildfire ignited on Wednesday at around 12:41 a.m. due to a car fire. 127 firefighting personnel worked on this fire.
(InciWeb)
There are no road closures, and all evacuation levels have been lifted.
Crescent Road Fire burning in northeast WA
The Crescent Road Fire, burning along the Pend Oreille River about seven miles north of Reardan, sparked on Wednesday evening at around 4 p.m.
According to an Aug. 18 update, the fire has burned 883 acres and is 27% contained.
(InciWeb)
Crews say the fire was human-caused and remains under investigation.
Grande Fire burning in northeast WA
The Grande Fire is burning in a remote area south of Uncle Sam Mountain, about 12 miles north of Colville, Washington.
(InciWeb)
Officials say the fire was caused by a lightning strike on Aug. 25. It is currently burning 22 acres and is 65% contained.
(InciWeb)
Tacoma Creek Fire burning north of Spokane, WA
The Tacoma Creek Fire, burning 15 miles northwest of Cusick, is burning 3,961 acres and remains 90% contained as of Oct. 13. Crews estimated the fire to be fully contained by Nov. 1.
The fire was first reported on September 1, and after investigating, it was determined to be caused by a lightning strike.
Tacoma Creek Fire slash piles Sept. 7. (InciWeb)
Lake Spokane Fire burning northwest of Spokane, WA
The Lake Spokane Fire, which officials believe was human-caused, remains under investigation.
The wildfire, burning 12 miles northwest of Spokane, ignited on July 19 and burned about 2,506 acres. 262 personnel were assigned to the fire, which is now 100% contained.
The Source: Information in this story came from InciWeb, a government website that tracks and monitors wildfires burning in the United States.
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