This fire started around 3:45 a.m. on Thursday, July 16. Strong winds pushed immediate growth in dry fuels. Local fire crews led initial attack and the fire moved to state mobilization on the evening of July 16.
| Current as of | Sat, 07/18/2026 - 00:47 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | undetermined |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 17 miles south of Kahlotus |
| Incident Commander | Leonard Johnson, incident commander Carson Zepp, incident commander trainee |
| Coordinates |
46° 27' 31'' Latitude
-118° 39' 29 '' Longitude |
| Size | 7,123 Acres |
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| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 0% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 7/19/2026 |
| Fuels Involved | Tall grass Short grass Brush |
| Significant Events | Active Wind driven runs |
| Planned Actions |
Continue constructing and improving control lines, strengthen and secure the fire perimeter, conduct patrol and mop-up where appropriate, and protect identified values at risk. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
12 hours: Fire is currently being held within established perimeters. With projected current weather forecasts and extended forecasts, it may affect the ability to continue to contain the fire with the limited resources that are available for the incident. 24 hours: Fire is currently being held within established perimeters. With projected current weather forecasts and extended forecasts, it may affect the ability to continue to contain the fire with the limited resources that are available for the incident. |
| Weather Concerns | Isolated thunderstorms are expected to continue through this evening mainly over the Blue Mountains. There is a very low chance (15% or less) of additional high-based showers over the Blue Mountains and eastern half of the Columbia Basin overnight into early Friday. Breezy to windy conditions will persist through the Columbia Gorge and into the Basin through early Friday, but the RH should remain above critical values. Warm, dry conditions are then forecast Friday through the weekend. |
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