Governor Ferguson has declared a statewide wildfire emergency and issued a statewide burn ban due to drought conditions, unusually high temperatures, and high winds. These factors are exacerbating record-setting wildfires across the state, according to a recent announcement from the Governor's office.
The Department of Natural Resources is providing various services to ensure the public receives accurate information and relevant resources during major wildfires. Residents can access up-to-date information on notable wildfires by using the DNR Wildfire Intel Dashboard or by contacting the DNR On-Call Public Information Officer.
Current emerging incidents include several active fires with zero percent containment. The Sinlahekin fire, located approximately 12 miles west of Tonasket, has reached 102,934 acres. Other active fires include Autumn Lane near Nine Mile Falls, Old Trails northwest of Spokane, Fairview south of Mead, and Hudspeth southeast of Hunters. Level 3 evacuations are currently in place for the Autumn Lane, Old Trails, and Fairview incidents; residents are advised to check with Spokane County for specific evacuation areas.
The Department of Natural Resources maintains the Emerging Incident Updates table, which is updated twice per evening. This table, maintained by the DNR On-Call PIO Group during off-hours and weekends, lists notable ignitions on DNR jurisdiction.
For specific fire information, the Bradeen Hill fire near Colville has established a fire information line at 509-287-8176. For all other incidents, officials recommend checking local jurisdictions for evacuation maps and resources, particularly in Stevens, Okanogan, and Spokane counties.
The Washington DNR fire dashboard remains active throughout the fire season to provide current wildfire information. The department offers resources including burn permitting and restrictions, outdoor burning information, and smoke resources to assist the community.
