"This fire is notable due to its size and the resources committed to its containment, with an estimated cost of $1.9 million."
The RAILROAD wildfire is located in Grant County, Washington, approximately 46.839057829334° N, 119.93936331806° W. The fire is reported to be 8,216 acres in size, with 100% containment as of August 7, 2026. The fire was discovered on July 23, 2026, and is believed to be caused by human activity. The fire behavior is currently minimal, with some smoldering, creeping, and running. The fire is being managed by an unknown jurisdictional agency.
Official source description: 9 Miles N from Mattawa, WA
Minimal; Smoldering; Creeping; Running
General wildfire safety guidance applies, as the fire is currently contained and minimal in behavior.
IRWIN ID: {19CFD50B-AF96-4CFD-8059-93C1485B723F}
Discovered: Jul 23, 2026
Cause: Human
Est. Cost to Date: $1,900,000
Coordinates: 46.8391, -119.9394
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The RAILROAD Fire has burned 8,216 acres as of August 7, 2026.
Yes, the RAILROAD Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The RAILROAD Fire is burning in Grant, WA.
No, the RAILROAD Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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