LITTLE GIANT Fire, Washington
The LITTLE GIANT Fire is an active wildfire burning in Washington, United States. It has burned approximately 24,361 acres (9,859 hectares); agencies listed it as Active.
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Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 24,361 acres (9,859 ha)
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Status: Active
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Size reported at approximately 22,296 acres (9,023 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 17,902 acres (7,245 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 19,134 acres (7,743 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 10,328 acres (4,180 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 7,558 acres (3,059 ha)
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 7,558 acres (3,059 ha)
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Status: Extreme
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Size reported at approximately 777 acres (314 ha)
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Containment reported at 4%
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Size reported at approximately 1,069 acres (433 ha)
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Status: Active
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Status: Moderate
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Size reported at approximately 777 acres (314 ha)
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Containment reported at 5%
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Size reported at approximately 400 acres (162 ha)
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Status: Active
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Size reported at approximately 70 acres (28.3 ha)
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 245 acres (99.1 ha)
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Status: Moderate
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Size reported at approximately 70 acres (28.3 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
48.0162, -120.8466
Current Situation
The LITTLE GIANT Fire is an active wildfire burning in Washington, United States. It has burned approximately 24,361 acres (9,859 hectares); agencies listed it as Active.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 2 minutes ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 101 km.
Growth Trend
Agency-reported size for LITTLE GIANT Fire, Washington · 16 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Operations
Environment
Current Conditions
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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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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Washington (currently ranked #2 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 13 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | LITTLE GIANT |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-WAOWF-260406 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Washington |
| Location | Chelan |
| Latitude | 48.01622 |
| Longitude | -120.84663 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 12:50 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Active |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 24,361 ac |
| Containment % | 0% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Personnel | 465 |
| Estimated cost | $2,700,000 |
| Fuel | Timber (Litter and Understory) |
| Complexity | Type 1 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 15, 2026, 6:17 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The LITTLE GIANT Fire is currently reported at approximately 24,361 acres (9,859 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The LITTLE GIANT Fire is located in Washington, United States at approximately 48.0162, -120.8466.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 0% (status: Active).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-16.
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?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
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 2 minutes ago).