MALLOY Fire, Washington
The MALLOY Fire is an active wildfire burning in Washington, United States. It has burned approximately 23 acres (9 hectares) under a Uncontained classification.
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Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 23 acres (9.1 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
47.4651, -117.7824
Current Situation
The MALLOY Fire is an active wildfire burning in Washington, United States. It has burned approximately 23 acres (9 hectares) under a Uncontained classification.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 23 hours ago.
The fire is near Medical Lake (14.2 km NE), Cheney (15.7 km E), Fairchild Air Force Base (19.8 km NE), Airway Heights (24.5 km NE).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 81 km.
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Agency-reported size for MALLOY Fire, Washington · 3 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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Medical Lake
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Cheney
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Fairchild Air Force Base
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Airway Heights
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Spokane
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Davenport
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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: Medical Lake at 8.8 mi).
- Human-caused ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 8 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | MALLOY |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-WANES-001743 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Washington |
| Location | Spokane |
| Latitude | 47.46514 |
| Longitude | -117.78240 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 6:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 23 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Human |
| Nearby towns | Medical Lake (8.8 mi NE), Cheney (9.8 mi E), Fairchild Air Force Base (12 mi NE), Airway Heights (15 mi NE), Spokane (21 mi NE), Davenport (22 mi NW) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 21, 2026, 1:15 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OUT |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The MALLOY Fire is currently reported at approximately 23 acres (9 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The MALLOY Fire is located in Washington, United States at approximately 47.4651, -117.7824. Nearby towns include Medical Lake (14.2 km NE), Cheney (15.7 km E), Fairchild Air Force Base (19.8 km NE), Airway Heights (24.5 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 2026-07-21.
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 Medical Lake (8.8 mi NE), Cheney (9.8 mi E), Fairchild Air Force Base (12 mi NE), Airway Heights (15 mi NE), Spokane (21 mi NE), Davenport (22 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 23 hours ago).