Washington State fire map: Where are wildfires burning right now? Evacuation and containment updates
Multiple wildfires are currently burning across Washington state. Scroll down to check the fire map.
Multiple wildfires are currently burning across Washington state, affecting nearby communities. Two of the largest fires are the Little Giant Fire and the Sinlahekin Fire, each having burned more than 160,000 acres. As of 1:12pm EDT, the Little Giant Fire is 27% contained and located one mile west of Nineteenmile Campground, west of the Chiwawa River.
It has prompted a Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation order in parts of Chelan County. The Sinlahekin Fire, burning northwest of Sinlahekin Campground near Tonasket, has burned 166,868 acres and is 41% contained, leading to a similar evacuation order in Okanogan County. The Kaiser Canyon Fire, south of Buffalo Lake Road South near Nespelem, is the most contained with 90% of it contained and has a Level 1 advisory.
Residents are advised to follow evacuation warnings strictly and adhere to instructions from local officials.
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