DEVIL'S CANYON Fire (WA)

Active · 0% contained · 4,747 acres · started 2026-07-17 · updated 2026-07-18

True color Fire (SWIR)

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True color (left): as the eye sees it.
Infrared / SWIR (right): sees through smoke.

🟢 green = vegetation
🟤 red/brown = burned
🟠 orange = active fire

Imagery: Sentinel-2 (Copernicus). Drag to compare smoke vs. infrared.

Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).

Driven by wind, the Devil's Canyon Fire is exhibiting active behavior characterized by running and flanking through tall grass four miles south of Kahlotus, Washington. Since its ignition on July 17, 2026, the blaze has consumed 4,747 acres of private land, with satellites detecting four distinct heat signatures over the last 48 hours indicating the fire's current spread.

The Franklin County incident remains at zero percent containment as a Type 3 team manages the complex operation. With costs already reaching $76,000, crews are working to mitigate the impact of the wind-driven runs currently fueling the fire's progression.