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Gamma Creek Fire

Feed checked
Nov 8, 2026 02:20 UTC
Source record updated
Nov 2, 2026 15:23 UTC
Last recorded incident change
Sep 10, 2026 01:40 UTC

Feed checks and source-record updates do not necessarily mean fire conditions changed. Figures below reflect the last recorded incident report.

The last recorded incident change is more than 14 days old or undated. Historical fire behavior and summaries below are not confirmation of current conditions.

29
Acres
Not reported
Contained
Not reported
Personnel

Situation Summary

Automated summary generated: Nov 2, 2026 15:45 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.

Gamma Creek Fire, located in Snohomish County, Washington, was discovered on August 24, 2026, and is caused by natural factors. The U.S. Forest Service is the jurisdictional agency overseeing the incident. As of the latest report on September 10, 2026, the fire has expanded to 29 acres; containment status and personnel details are not yet available. The fire grew from 12.5 acres on September 1 to 29 acres on September 10, indicating a continued increase in size, but no containment progress has been reported.

Recorded Fire Progression

Historical observations from incident reports, not a live forecast. Acreage and containment can decrease when agencies correct their estimates.

Available reports

2

First recorded acreage

13 acres

Last recorded acreage

29 acres

Latest available source report: Sep 10, 2026 01:40 UTC. This is the report date, not confirmation of current fire conditions.

Reported acreage increased by 17 acres between the first and last available acreage measurements.

Reported changes over time

Report date (UTC)AcresContainmentSource
Sep 1, 2026 15:2013Not reportedNIFC
Sep 10, 2026 01:4029Not reportedNIFC
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Report date (UTC)AcresContainmentSource
Sep 1, 2026 15:2013Not reportedNIFC
Sep 10, 2026 01:4029Not reportedNIFC

Location

Regional Air Quality

27
Good
AQI · PM2.5

Good air quality at the reporting station. AQI does not assess fire danger, road access or evacuation status.

Reporting area: Not reported. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).

Observed: 2026-11-08 01:00:00 UTC Β· Site: Darrington-Fir St.

Public Safety & Travel

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NIFC fire information and official resources β†’

IRWIN ID: {30C8BCC8-B016-498D-B15C-07C557857886}

Discovered: Aug 24, 2026

Cause: Natural

Managing Agency: USFS

Coordinates: 48.1707, -121.0482

Frequently Asked Questions

How many acres has the Gamma Creek Fire burned?

The Gamma Creek Fire has burned 29 acres as of September 10, 2026.

Is the Gamma Creek Fire contained?

Containment has not been officially reported for the Gamma Creek Fire.

What caused the Gamma Creek Fire?

The official cause has been listed as: Natural.

Where is the Gamma Creek Fire located?

The Gamma Creek Fire is burning in Snohomish, WA.

Is the Gamma Creek Fire still active?

The Gamma Creek Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.

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