South Connell Fire (WA)
Satellite image: NASA MODIS (infrared — active fire in orange/red, from yesterday).
Heat detections: NASA FIRMS (last 48h).
Quick facts
- Location
- Franklin County
- Complexity
- Type 5 Incident
- Jurisdiction
- Private land
Burning in Franklin County, Washington, the active South Connell Fire has consumed 750 acres of private land since it started on August 3, 2026. Managed as a Type 5 Incident, the fire remains active within a region where the typical fire season spans from June to October.
This incident occurs during a broader national fire year that has seen 2,528,284 hectares burned so far in 2026, marking a figure that is 54% below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Washington for 1 day. So far it has affected roughly 750 acres — about 3.0 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 2,528,284 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 54% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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