NEFF JONES Fire, Washington
NEFF JONES burned in Washington, United States, reaching about 7,123 acres (2,883 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed; agencies listed it as Minimal.
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Timeline
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Containment reported at 95%
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Containment reported at 88%
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Size reported at approximately 7,123 acres (2,883 ha)
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Status: Minimal
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
46.4585, -118.6582
Current Situation
NEFF JONES burned in Washington, United States, reaching about 7,123 acres (2,883 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed; agencies listed it as Minimal.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 8 days ago.
Settlements in the area include Connell (27.6 km NW), Burbank (39.6 km SW), Basin City (40.7 km W), Pasco (41.8 km SW).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. There are 8 other active fires within about 130 km.
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Agency-reported size for NEFF JONES Fire, Washington · 2 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
Environment
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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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Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Connell
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Burbank
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Basin City
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Pasco
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Finley
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Kennewick
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in Washington (currently ranked #7 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 14 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | NEFF JONES |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-WAWFS-260423 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Washington |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 46.45852 |
| Longitude | -118.65818 |
| Last Updated | Jul 21, 2026, 5:05 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 7,123 ac |
| Containment % | 95% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Connell (17 mi NW), Burbank (25 mi SW), Basin City (25 mi W), Pasco (26 mi SW), Finley (28 mi SW), Kennewick (29 mi SW) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 16, 2026, 3:39 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the NEFF JONES Fire was approximately 7,123 acres (2,883 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The NEFF JONES Fire is located in Washington, United States at approximately 46.4585, -118.6582. Nearby towns include Connell (27.6 km NW), Burbank (39.6 km SW), Basin City (40.7 km W), Pasco (41.8 km SW).
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 95% (status: Minimal).
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?
Nearby settlements include Connell (17 mi NW), Burbank (25 mi SW), Basin City (25 mi W), Pasco (26 mi SW), Finley (28 mi SW), Kennewick (29 mi SW).
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 8 days ago).