Hudspeth Fire (Washington)

Burning for 19 days near Hunters, Washington, the Hudspeth Fire has charred 6,726 acres of private timber, grass, and understory across Stevens County at an average daily growth of approximately 354 acres. Despite its steady spread through the rugged terrain, current fire behavior on the 100 percent contained incident is minimal, characterized by smoldering and backing.

A modest contingent of 31 personnel, managed under a Type 4 Incident Commander and categorized as a Type 1 Incident, has successfully contained the blaze, bringing total costs to $4,025,000. The fire ignited on August 1, 2026, right in the heart of the region's typical fire season which spans from June to October.

This incident unfolds against a broader national backdrop where 2,943,064 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a figure 46 percent below the two-decade average.