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Automated summary generated: Nov 2, 2026 15:45 UTC. It may lag behind the report and is not an official alert.
The TANEUM CREEK wildfire was discovered on August 13, 2026, in Kittitas County, Washington, by a human source and is under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service. As of the latest official report on August 20, 2026, the fire has burned 15.74 acres; no containment percentage, personnel deployment, fire behavior, weather conditions, evacuation status, short description, or estimated cost have been released. The incident remains in the early stages of development, with no further updates on growth or containment available. The fireβs status is still evolving, and additional information may be forthcoming from the U.S. Forest Service.
Historical observations from incident reports, not a live forecast. Acreage and containment can decrease when agencies correct their estimates.
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Latest available source report: Aug 20, 2026 21:55 UTC. This is the report date, not confirmation of current fire conditions.
There are not enough distinct dated measurements to establish a documented progression for this incident.
| Report date (UTC) | Acres | Containment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 21:55 | 16 | Not reported | NIFC |
Good air quality at the reporting station. AQI does not assess fire danger, road access or evacuation status.
Reporting area: Not reported. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
Observed: 2026-11-08 01:00:00 UTC Β· Site: Cle Elum.
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NIFC fire information and official resources βIRWIN ID: {6785740B-97FE-4C1A-9F1A-2B5AF68F19E3}
Discovered: Aug 13, 2026
Cause: Human
Managing Agency: USFS
Coordinates: 47.119, -120.922
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The TANEUM CREEK Fire has burned 16 acres as of August 20, 2026.
Containment has not been officially reported for the TANEUM CREEK Fire.
The official cause has been listed as: Human.
The TANEUM CREEK Fire is burning in Kittitas, WA.
The TANEUM CREEK Fire currently meets our U.S. incident tracking criteria. This does not confirm current fire behavior.
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