West Fork Fire (Washington)
Started on Aug 23, 2026. 84% of the perimeter still to contain.
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Active fires nearby3 · 100 km
Quick facts
- Location
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- Complex
- Wonderland Complex
- Cause
- Natural
- Jurisdiction
- NPS · Federal land
Burning across 310 acres in Pierce County, Washington, the active West Fork Fire has been blazing for 17 days with an average daily growth of approximately 18 acres per day. Managed by the NPS on Federal land, the natural-cause fire has accumulated suppression costs totaling $573,000 while reaching 16 percent containment.
This incident unfolds during the region's typical fire season, which spans from June to October. Across the broader national landscape, a total of 3,188,211 hectares have burned so far in 2026, tracking 42 percent below the two-decade average.
In context
This wildfire has been burning in Washington for 17 days. So far it has affected roughly 310 acres — about 1.3 km². Crews have contained 16% of the perimeter, but most of the fire line is still open.
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 3,195,047 hectares have burned so far in 2026 — 42% below the two-decade average. Data from Copernicus GWIS.
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