"The fire’s rapid growth from 750 to 1,363 acres in just 48 hours and the deployment of over 120 personnel highlight its significant impact on local resources and the urgency of containment efforts."
The ALPOWA wildfire, located 8 miles west of Clarkston, WA in Asotin County, was discovered on August 11, 2026. By August 12, the fire had burned 750 acres with no containment, prompting 60 personnel to engage in active uphill runs and flanking operations. The blaze expanded to 1,334 acres later that day, still with 0% containment. On August 14, the area reached 1,347 acres and containment improved to 50%, with 121 personnel on the scene and minimal, creeping behavior. By August 15, the fire had grown slightly to 1,363 acres and was fully contained at 100%, with 90 personnel remaining on the scene and an estimated cost of $511,288.
Official source description: 8 Miles W from Clarkston, WA
Minimal; Creeping; Smoldering; Flanking
The fire is now fully contained and exhibiting minimal behavior; standard wildfire safety precautions remain advised for the surrounding area.
IRWIN ID: {09928C90-8DE6-43BB-A7C9-8A1DFF6D489F}
Discovered: Aug 11, 2026
Cause: Human
Est. Cost to Date: $511,288
Coordinates: 46.4058, -117.2474
Other wildfires that have recently been contained or dropped from official tracking in WA.
The ALPOWA Fire has burned 1,363 acres as of August 15, 2026.
Yes, the ALPOWA Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The ALPOWA Fire is burning in Asotin, WA.
No, the ALPOWA Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
Real-time map, acreage, and containment for every major U.S. wildfire, updated from official NIFC data.
View Live Map →