Modrite Fire, Washington
Modrite is a wildfire currently listed in Washington, United States, with an estimated burned area of 9,308 acres (3,767 hectares) and was classified as Active.
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Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 9,308 acres (3,767 ha)
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Containment reported at 63%
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Size reported at approximately 9,018 acres (3,649 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 7,917 acres (3,204 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 7,702 acres (3,117 ha)
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 1,200 acres (486 ha)
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Status: Active
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
48.0690, -118.3126
Current Situation
Modrite is a wildfire currently listed in Washington, United States, with an estimated burned area of 9,308 acres (3,767 hectares) and was classified as Active.
The fire was last updated 21 minutes ago by agency reporting systems.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 8 other active fires within about 79 km.
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Agency-reported size for Modrite Fire, Washington · 8 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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 #4 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 11 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Modrite |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-WANES-260149 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Washington |
| Location | Inchelium, Ferry |
| Latitude | 48.06901 |
| Longitude | -118.31260 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 8:03 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Active |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 9,308 ac |
| Containment % | 63% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Personnel | 663 |
| Estimated cost | $11,232,325 |
| Fuel | Timber (Grass and Understory) |
| Complexity | Type 1 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 17, 2026, 7:51 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Modrite Fire is currently reported at approximately 9,308 acres (3,767 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Modrite Fire is located in Washington, United States at approximately 48.0690, -118.3126.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 63% (status: Active).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-17.
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 21 minutes ago).