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SINLAHEKIN Fire

"Rapid overnight growth."

137,611
Acres
34%
Contained
1,646
Personnel

Situation Summary

The SINLAHEKIN wildfire in Washington state has grown to 137611 acres with 34% containment as of the latest update.

Official source description: 1 Miles W from Tonasket, WA

Current Fire Behavior

Extreme; Short Crown Runs; Group Torching; Spotting

Intelligence Timeline

Sun, Aug 9 - 3:20 AM Source: NIFC
137,611 acres
34% cont.
Sat, Aug 8 - 3:00 AM Source: NIFC
126,940 acres
28% cont.
Fri, Aug 7 - 7:13 AM Source: NIFC
126,807 acres
26% cont.
Thu, Aug 6 - 8:32 PM Source: NIFC
120,692 acres
20% cont.

Location

Public Safety & Travel

Community Threats

No information available.

Travel Impact

No information available.

Preparedness Advice

Residents should remain vigilant and follow evacuation orders if issued.

IRWIN ID: {78D35D3B-F791-4961-AE36-C6D1A4DFF5A0}

Discovered: Jul 26, 2026

Cause: Undetermined

Managing Agency: DNR

Est. Cost to Date: $25,138,459

Coordinates: 48.7046, -119.6931

Frequently Asked Questions

How many acres has the SINLAHEKIN Fire burned?

The SINLAHEKIN Fire has burned 137,611 acres as of August 9, 2026.

Is the SINLAHEKIN Fire contained?

As of the latest update, the SINLAHEKIN Fire is 34% contained.

What caused the SINLAHEKIN Fire?

The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.

Where is the SINLAHEKIN Fire located?

The SINLAHEKIN Fire is burning in Okanogan, WA.

Is the SINLAHEKIN Fire still active?

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

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