Little Goose Fire (WA)
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
- Location
- Columbia County
- Jurisdiction
- Private land
Burning across private land in Columbia, Washington, the active Little Goose Fire has grown to 2,000 acres since its start on August 8, 2026. NASA FIRMS satellites have detected 5 heat signatures near the fire over the past 48 hours, illustrating the ongoing spread across the area during the typical regional fire season that runs from June to October.
This incident unfolds within a broader national context where 2,702,782 hectares have burned across the country so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 51% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Washington for less than a day. So far it has affected roughly 2,000 acres — about 8.1 km².
In the Northern Hemisphere, wildfire activity usually peaks during the warm, dry months — roughly May through October.
The bigger picture in United States
Across United States, roughly 2,702,782 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 51% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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