Wildfire Map Spotlight: Washington Wildfires

What are the names and locations of the wildfires?

As of August 16, 2026, multiple active wildfires are burning across Washington, prompting evacuations and affecting communities across the state.

The Ptarmigan Fire is burning in Okanogan County, Washington. The fire is active in the Pasayten Wilderness near the Pasayten Airstrip and the Middle Fork Pasayten River drainage, north of the Methow Valley (1).

The Sinlahekin Fire is burning northwest of Sinlahekin Campground near Tonasket in Okanogan County. The fire has spread toward Palmer Mountain, Rattlesnake Peak, South Pine Creek, and areas west of the Okanogan River (2).

The Little Giant Fire is burning across Chelan and Okanogan counties. It extends through remote terrain around the Entiat River, Chiwawa River, Glacier Peak Wilderness, and Lake Chelan (3).

The Modrite Fire is burning across Ferry and Stevens counties near Inchelium. The fire remains west of Lake Roosevelt and south of Bridge Creek Road (4).

The Autumn Lane Fire is burning across Spokane and Stevens counties. Active areas include Suncrest, Swenson Road, Barney Coker Canyon, and Indian Painted Rocks (5).

The Old Trails Fire is burning in Spokane County. The fire has affected areas around Nine Mile Road, West Francis Avenue, Five Mile, and neighborhoods northwest of Spokane (6).

The Fairview Fire burned near Mead in Spokane County. It began near North Fairview Road and East Piper Road and burned through brush and grass, threatening nearby homes, power lines, and timber (7).

Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfires?

The cities and areas affected by the Washington wildfires include:

Ptarmigan Fire

• Harts Pass
• Methow Valley
• Middle Fork Pasayten River drainage
• Pasayten Airstrip
• Pasayten Wilderness

Sinlahekin Fire

• Aeneas Mountain
• Loomis area
• Oroville area
• Palmer Mountain
• Pine Creek area
• Rattlesnake Peak
• Tonasket
  

Little Giant Fire

• Chiwawa River area
• Entiat River corridor
• Glacier Peak Wilderness
• Lake Chelan south shore
• Manson side of Lake Chelan

Modrite Fire

• Bridge Creek Road area
• Inchelium
  
• Kewa-Meteor Road area
• Seylor Valley
• Stranger Creek area
• Western Lake Roosevelt area

Autumn Lane Fire

• Barney Coker Canyon
• Indian Painted Rocks
• North Dorset Road area
• North Riverbluff Lane area
• Suncrest
  
• Swenson Road area

Old Trails Fire

• Five Mile area
• Nine Mile Road area
• Northwestern Spokane
  
• West Euclid Avenue area
• West Francis Avenue area
• West Strong Road area

Fairview Fire

• Mead
  
• Mount Spokane Park Drive area
• Orchard Road area
• Peone Road area
• Pleasant Prairie area

What is the current containment status of the wildfires?

As of August 16, 2026, the Ptarmigan Fire has burned 24,515.8 acres and is 40% contained.

The Sinlahekin Fire has burned 152,682 acres and is 44% contained.

The Little Giant Fire has burned approximately 132,351 acres and is 10% contained.

The Modrite Fire has burned 57,664.9 acres and is 83% contained.

The Autumn Lane Fire has burned 5,764 acres and is 97% contained.

The Old Trails Fire has burned 3,175.9 acres and is 97% contained. Fire activity has moderated, although gusty winds remain a concern.

The Fairview Fire has burned approximately 992.5 acres and is 100% contained.

Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?

Evacuation orders and warnings are in effect around most of the wildfires, particularly near Lake Chelan, Tonasket, Inchelium, Mead, and the Spokane area.

• Ptarmigan Fire: Harts Pass Road and the Pacific Crest Trail near the Pasayten Wilderness remain partially closed.
• Sinlahekin Fire: Level 3 evacuation orders cover areas west of the Okanogan River north toward Oroville. Level 2 evacuation warnings are in effect in Tonasket and nearby areas.
• Little Giant Fire: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 notices cover parts of the Lake Chelan south shore and the Manson side of the lake.
• Modrite Fire: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 notices cover mapped areas of Ferry County near Inchelium. Level 1 notices are also in effect in parts of Stevens County.
• Autumn Lane Fire: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 notices cover areas around Suncrest, Highway 291, Swenson Road, Wildrose, Ridgeway, and Woolard Road.
• Old Trails Fire: Level 2 and Level 3 notices cover areas around Five Mile, Nine Mile Road, and northwestern Spokane.
• Fairview Fire: Level 2 and Level 3 notices cover areas near Mead, Mount Spokane Park Drive, Peone Road, Market Street, and Pleasant Prairie.

How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?

Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.

• 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.
• Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
• Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
  
• Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
  

As of August 16, 2026, The Ptarmigan Fire is 40% contained.
The Sinlahekin Fire is 44% contained.
The Little Giant Fire is 10% contained.
The Modrite Fire is 83% contained.
The Autumn Lane Fire is 97% contained.
The Old Trails Fire is 97% contained.
The Fairview Fire is 100% contained.