HARMS WAY Fire, Washington
HARMS WAY burned in Washington, United States, reaching about 4 acres (2 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Uncontained.
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Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 5 acres (2.0 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
48.1201, -117.6851
Current Situation
HARMS WAY burned in Washington, United States, reaching about 4 acres (2 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Uncontained.
The fire was last updated 7 days ago by agency reporting systems.
Settlements in the area include Chewelah (17.5 km N), Deer Park (24.1 km SE), Fairwood (44.1 km SE), Mead (46.3 km SE).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 53 km.
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Agency-reported size for HARMS WAY Fire, Washington · 3 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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 Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Chewelah
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Deer Park
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Fairwood
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Mead
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Country Homes
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Town and Country
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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: Chewelah at 11 mi).
- Human-caused ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 9 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | HARMS WAY |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-WANES-001739 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Washington |
| Location | Stevens |
| Latitude | 48.12012 |
| Longitude | -117.68508 |
| Last Updated | Jul 22, 2026, 6:59 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 4 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Human |
| Complexity | Type 4 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Chewelah (11 mi N), Deer Park (15 mi SE), Fairwood (27 mi SE), Mead (29 mi SE), Country Homes (29 mi SE), Town and Country (30 mi SE) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 21, 2026, 2:43 AM 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 HARMS WAY Fire was approximately 4 acres (2 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The HARMS WAY Fire is located in Washington, United States at approximately 48.1201, -117.6851. Nearby towns include Chewelah (17.5 km N), Deer Park (24.1 km SE), Fairwood (44.1 km SE), Mead (46.3 km SE).
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 2026-07-21.
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 Chewelah (11 mi N), Deer Park (15 mi SE), Fairwood (27 mi SE), Mead (29 mi SE), Country Homes (29 mi SE), Town and Country (30 mi SE).
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 7 days ago).