"This fire is notable due to the resources committed, with an estimated cost of $500,000 and 15 personnel assigned to the incident."
The Kartar Creek II wildfire is located in Okanogan County, Washington, and was discovered on July 16, 2026. The fire is currently 298 acres in size and is 100% contained. The fire is being managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The fire behavior is currently minimal, with no spotting or running reported. The fire has not grown in size since its discovery, and containment has remained at 100% since August 6, 2026.
Official source description: 19 Miles NE from Nespelem, WA
Minimal; Running; Spotting
General wildfire safety guidance applies, as the fire behavior is currently minimal.
IRWIN ID: {6921700B-FDBF-45E0-B6D7-5056A3509D7A}
Discovered: Jul 16, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: BIA
Est. Cost to Date: $500,000
Coordinates: 48.2576, -119.2138
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The Kartar Creek II Fire has burned 298 acres as of August 7, 2026.
Yes, the Kartar Creek II Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Kartar Creek II Fire is burning in Okanogan, WA.
No, the Kartar Creek II Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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