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Kaiser Canyon Fire

"Rapid overnight growth."

138,268
Acres
62%
Contained
1,086
Personnel

Situation Summary

The Kaiser Canyon wildfire in Washington state has grown to 138,268 acres as of the latest update, with 62% containment.

Official source description: 1 Miles S from Nespelem, WA

Current Fire Behavior

Active; Uphill Runs; Flanking; Short-range Spotting

Intelligence Timeline

Sun, Aug 9 - 1:00 AM Source: NIFC
138,268 acres
62% cont.
Sat, Aug 8 - 1:00 AM Source: NIFC
137,616 acres
54% cont.
Fri, Aug 7 - 7:13 AM Source: NIFC
136,978 acres
53% cont.
Thu, Aug 6 - 8:32 PM Source: NIFC
136,887 acres
43% cont.

Location

Public Safety & Travel

Preparedness Advice

Residents should remain vigilant and follow evacuation orders if issued.

IRWIN ID: {B5597100-D6C9-49F9-BC74-6B8FC4432E92}

Discovered: Jul 16, 2026

Cause: Natural

Managing Agency: BIA

Est. Cost to Date: $36,800,000

Coordinates: 48.1168, -118.9587

Frequently Asked Questions

How many acres has the Kaiser Canyon Fire burned?

The Kaiser Canyon Fire has burned 138,268 acres as of August 9, 2026.

Is the Kaiser Canyon Fire contained?

As of the latest update, the Kaiser Canyon Fire is 62% contained.

What caused the Kaiser Canyon Fire?

The official cause has been listed as: Natural.

Where is the Kaiser Canyon Fire located?

The Kaiser Canyon Fire is burning in Okanogan, WA.

Is the Kaiser Canyon Fire still active?

Yes, as of the latest official update, the Kaiser Canyon Fire remains active.

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