This fire started at 3:39 AM on Thursday, July 16 as result of a lightning strike. Gusty winds and dry fuel pushed the fire. Initial attack was done by fire agencies in Franklin and Whitman counties. Southeast Washington Incident Management - Team 3 took over management of the fire the evening of July 16.
| Current as of | Sat, 07/18/2026 - 01:26 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Date of Origin | |
| Incident Commander | Leonard Johnson, incident commander Carson Zepp, incident commander, trainee |
| Coordinates |
46° 37' 33'' Latitude
-118° 14' 21 '' Longitude |
| Total Personnel: | 205 |
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| Size | 25,384 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 0% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 7/25/2026 |
| Fuels Involved | Short grass Brush |
| Significant Events | Extreme Wind driven |
| Planned Actions |
Continue establishing direct and indirect control lines, strengthen existing containment features, secure the fire perimeter and conduct tactical operations to limit fire spread and protect values at risk. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
12 hours: Fire will continue to grow and spread due to temperatures, terrain and lack of resources. 24 hours: Fire will continue to grow and spread due to temperatures, terrain and lack of resources. |
| Remarks |
The information covers resources for this fire and the Devil's Canyon, Wallace Walker and Neff Jones fires. |
| Weather Concerns | High pressure continues to develop over the fire area, leading to clear skies, warming temperatures, and drying conditions. Winds increase through Friday morning, subsiding slightly after 7 p.m.. Winds increase out of the southwest Saturday morning, peaking before 11 a.m. and again between 3-5 p.m. No lightning expected over the fire area as winds stay out of the west-southwest. |
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