Alpowa Mutual Aid Fire (Washington)

Fueling through tall grass reaching 2.5 feet, the active Alpowa Mutual Aid Fire has scorched 750 acres in Asotin County, Washington, positioned eight miles west of Clarkston. Driven by uphill runs and flanking behavior on private land, the fire exhibits behavior fueled by its environment. Satellites are picking up a moderate heat signature with three NASA FIRMS heat detections over the past 48 hours, indicating the current spread of the fire.

Resources responding to the incident include 60 personnel operating under a Type 3 Incident complexity and Type 4 Incident Commander management, with total costs reaching 120,000 USD. Despite zero containment, suppression efforts remain underway.

This incident occurs during the region's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. Nationally, the broader context shows that 2,838,311 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure 48% below the two-decade average.