What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of September 4, 2026, the Colwash Fire had burned across Yakima and Benton counties in south-central Washington.
The fire affected areas near Mabton and along State Routes 22 and 221, including land near Glade Road, Byron Hill Road, and the Yakima-Benton county line.
Which cities or areas are affected by the Colwash Fire?
The cities and areas affected by the Colwash Fire included:
- Benton County
- Byron Hill Road
- Glade Road area
- Mabton
- State Route 22 corridor
- State Route 221 corridor
- Yakima County
What is the current containment status of the Colwash Fire?
As of September 4, 2026, the Colwash Fire had burned 39,073.4 acres and was 100% contained.
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
All evacuation orders, warnings, and notices related to the Colwash Fire were lifted.
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How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
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- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
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- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of September 4, 2026, this fire is 100% contained.
