Swamp Creek Fire, Washington
Swamp Creek burned in Washington, United States, reaching about 4 acres (2 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Minimal.
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Timeline
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Containment reported at 0%
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Size reported at approximately 4 acres (1.6 ha)
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Status: Minimal
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
48.4805, -121.1881
Current Situation
Swamp Creek burned in Washington, United States, reaching about 4 acres (2 hectares) before leaving the active tracking feed and was classified as Minimal.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 7 days ago.
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Nearby active fire activity includes 8 other incidents inside roughly 72 km.
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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 34 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Swamp Creek |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-WAMSF-000158 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Washington |
| Location | Skagit |
| Latitude | 48.48054 |
| Longitude | -121.18815 |
| Last Updated | Jul 22, 2026, 7:55 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 4 ac |
| Containment % | 0% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | 10 |
| Estimated cost | $100,000 |
| Fuel | Timber (Litter and Understory) |
| Complexity | Type 4 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jun 25, 2026, 11:45 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 Swamp Creek Fire was approximately 4 acres (2 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Swamp Creek Fire is located in Washington, United States at approximately 48.4805, -121.1881.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 0% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-06-25.
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 no longer in the live active feed (last update 7 days ago).