LESTER Fire, Washington
LESTER is a wildfire currently listed in Washington, United States, with an estimated burned area of less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
47.1936, -121.5230
Current Situation
LESTER is a wildfire currently listed in Washington, United States, with an estimated burned area of less than 1 acre and was classified as Uncontained.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 8 hours ago.
Settlements in the area include Wilderness Rim (33.7 km NW), Riverbend (34.9 km NW), Enumclaw (35.4 km W), Tanner (35.6 km NW).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 55 km.
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Environment
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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Wilderness Rim
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Riverbend
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Enumclaw
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Tanner
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Black Diamond
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North Bend
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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).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 6 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | LESTER |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-WASPS-000112 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Washington |
| Location | King |
| Latitude | 47.19356 |
| Longitude | -121.52298 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 5:50 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Natural |
| Nearby towns | Wilderness Rim (21 mi NW), Riverbend (22 mi NW), Enumclaw (22 mi W), Tanner (22 mi NW), Black Diamond (24 mi W), North Bend (24 mi NW) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 24, 2026, 11:14 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The LESTER Fire is currently reported at approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The LESTER Fire is located in Washington, United States at approximately 47.1936, -121.5230. Nearby towns include Wilderness Rim (33.7 km NW), Riverbend (34.9 km NW), Enumclaw (35.4 km W), Tanner (35.6 km NW).
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 2026-07-24.
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 Wilderness Rim (21 mi NW), Riverbend (22 mi NW), Enumclaw (22 mi W), Tanner (22 mi NW), Black Diamond (24 mi W), North Bend (24 mi NW).
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 actively tracked (last update 8 hours ago).