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Washington Wildfire Intelligence

Official situation reports, containment progress, and county-level threat analysis for Washington.

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25
Active Fires
610,952
Acres Burned
15
Counties

Air Quality Near Active Fires in Washington

Air quality data from AirNow.gov (EPA), measured near each fire's location.

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Search by fire name or county to jump straight to a specific incident in Washington.

Active Wildfires by County in Washington

Understanding Wildfires in Washington

So far, 25 active wildfires have been recorded burning a combined 610,951 acres in Washington, based on official NIFC data.

The largest currently active fire in Washington is the LITTLE GIANT Fire in Chelan County, at 172,850 acres and 81% contained.

Right now, active fires span 15 different counties in Washington: Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Ferry, Jefferson, Kittitas, Okanogan, Pierce, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Spokane, Stevens, Whatcom, Yakima. Use the county filter above or the search box to jump straight to your area.

Containment refers to the percentage of a fire's perimeter that firefighters have secured with control lines, not how much of the fire is extinguished. Read more about containment strategy in our glossary.

Want to know your own area's wildfire exposure? Try our Wildfire Risk Assessment tool →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many active wildfires are in Washington right now?

There are currently 25 active wildfires reported in Washington, covering a combined 610,951 acres.

What is the largest active wildfire in Washington?

The largest currently active wildfire in Washington is the LITTLE GIANT Fire at 172,850 acres, 81% contained.

Which counties in Washington have active wildfires?

Active wildfires are currently reported across 15 counties in Washington: Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Ferry, Jefferson, Kittitas, Okanogan, Pierce, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Spokane, Stevens, Whatcom, Yakima.

How do I find wildfires in a specific Washington county?

Use the search box above or the county buttons under "Active Wildfires by County" to filter this page down to a single county. Every incident card also shows which county it's burning in.

How often is this data updated?

Active fire data is pulled from NIFC every 20 minutes. AI-generated situation summaries refresh whenever new official data is reported for a given fire.

Where does this data come from?

All incident data comes from the National Interagency Fire Center's official WFIGS feed. AI summaries are generated strictly from that official data and never invent facts.

How can I see wildfires in other states?

Visit the national dashboard or use Search to filter by any state.

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