SINLAHEKIN Fire, Washington
Agency feeds show the SINLAHEKIN Fire burning in Washington, United States. Reported size is about 2,990 acres (1,210 hectares) under a Extreme classification.
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Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 2,990 acres (1,210 ha)
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Size reported at approximately 939 acres (380 ha)
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Containment reported at 0%
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Status: Extreme
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Size reported at approximately 600 acres (243 ha)
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Uncontained · 100 ac · US-WA · NIFC
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Size reported at approximately 100 acres (40.5 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
48.7046, -119.6931
Current Situation
Agency feeds show the SINLAHEKIN Fire burning in Washington, United States. Reported size is about 2,990 acres (1,210 hectares) under a Extreme classification.
The fire was last updated 20 minutes ago by agency reporting systems.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 78 km.
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Agency-reported size for SINLAHEKIN Fire, Washington · 9 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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).
- Fire has remained active for 2 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | SINLAHEKIN |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-WANES-001791 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Washington |
| Location | TONASKET, Okanogan |
| Latitude | 48.70462 |
| Longitude | -119.69313 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 6:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Extreme |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 2,990 ac |
| Containment % | 0% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | 183 |
| Estimated cost | $840,000 |
| Fuel | Timber (Litter and Understory) |
| Complexity | Type 3 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 26, 2026, 2:12 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The SINLAHEKIN Fire is currently reported at approximately 2,990 acres (1,210 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The SINLAHEKIN Fire is located in Washington, United States at approximately 48.7046, -119.6931.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 0% (status: Extreme).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-26.
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 20 minutes ago).