Autumn Lane Fire (Washington)

Spanning 5,764 acres of private timber land with litter and understory near Suncrest, Washington, the Autumn Lane Fire has maintained a steady trajectory over 19 days of burning, averaging approximately 303 acres per day since it was sparked by human activity on August 1, 2026. Located seven miles northwest of Spokane in Spokane County, the incident is currently contained at 100 percent, operating under a Type 4 Incident Commander with 43 personnel managing the final stages of a Type 5 Incident.

Fire behavior is currently minimal and smoldering across the landscape. The suppression effort has accumulated a total cost of $13,071,735 as crews finalize operations.

This event unfolds within the context of Washington's typical fire season, which runs from June to October. On a broader scale, 2,943,064 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 46 percent below the two-decade average.