"The fire’s rapid changes in size within a short period highlight the unpredictable nature of early-stage wildfires, underscoring the need for vigilant monitoring and rapid response resources."
The SPRAGUE wildfire, located in Lincoln County, Washington, was first discovered on August 28, 2026, at 01:42:10. The incident began as a human-caused fire and was reported by NIFC with an initial size of 50 acres. Over the course of the next 24 hours, the fire’s reported acreage fluctuated, dropping to 20 acres at 21:40, then to 10 acres at 22:20, and rising again to 16 acres by 00:40 on August 29. No containment percentage, personnel deployment, fire behavior, weather conditions, or evacuation orders have been reported, and the jurisdictional agency remains unspecified.
Good air quality. Outdoor activity is generally safe near this incident.
Nearest reporting station: Ritzville. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
General wildfire safety guidance applies: stay informed through official channels, avoid the area if possible, and be prepared to evacuate if conditions worsen.
IRWIN ID: {827F68C3-5A54-4ECE-8B01-FB9164FEB5B3}
Discovered: Aug 28, 2026
Cause: Human
Coordinates: 47.3005, -117.9954
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The SPRAGUE Fire has burned 16 acres as of August 29, 2026.
The SPRAGUE Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The SPRAGUE Fire is burning in Lincoln, WA.
No, the SPRAGUE Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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