ELLENSBURG RANCHES Fire, Washington
This archive page covers the ELLENSBURG RANCHES Fire in Washington, United States. Last known size: less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
47.1166, -120.6673
Current Situation
This archive page covers the ELLENSBURG RANCHES Fire in Washington, United States. Last known size: less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
The fire was last updated 33 hours ago by agency reporting systems.
Settlements in the area include Ellensburg (16.1 km SE), Cle Elum (22.3 km NW), Kittitas (24.1 km SE), South Wenatchee (41.7 km NE).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. There are 8 other active fires within about 71 km.
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Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
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Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Ellensburg
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Cle Elum
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Kittitas
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South Wenatchee
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Wenatchee
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East Wenatchee
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Washington (currently ranked #9 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Ellensburg at 10 mi).
- Human-caused ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 5 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | ELLENSBURG RANCHES |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-WAKTTN-260516 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Washington |
| Location | Kittitas |
| Latitude | 47.11662 |
| Longitude | -120.66731 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 9:58 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Human |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Ellensburg (10 mi SE), Cle Elum (14 mi NW), Kittitas (15 mi SE), South Wenatchee (26 mi NE), Wenatchee (27 mi NE), East Wenatchee (27 mi NE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 24, 2026, 6:46 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the ELLENSBURG RANCHES Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The ELLENSBURG RANCHES Fire is located in Washington, United States at approximately 47.1166, -120.6673. Nearby towns include Ellensburg (16.1 km SE), Cle Elum (22.3 km NW), Kittitas (24.1 km SE), South Wenatchee (41.7 km NE).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Uncontained. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-25.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Ellensburg (10 mi SE), Cle Elum (14 mi NW), Kittitas (15 mi SE), South Wenatchee (26 mi NE), Wenatchee (27 mi NE), East Wenatchee (27 mi NE).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 33 hours ago).