Wilmont Fire, Washington
The Wilmont Fire is an active wildfire burning in Washington, United States. It has burned approximately 10 acres (4 hectares); agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Size reported at approximately 10 acres (4.0 ha)
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
48.0814, -118.3625
Current Situation
The Wilmont Fire is an active wildfire burning in Washington, United States. It has burned approximately 10 acres (4 hectares); agencies listed it as Uncontained.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 45 minutes ago.
Nearby communities include Fruitland (12.2 km E), Hunters (12.6 km E), Enterprise (13.1 km SE), Kewa (14.7 km NE).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. Several additional active wildfires are located within 71 km.
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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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Fruitland
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Hunters
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Enterprise
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Kewa
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Cedonia
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Turk
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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: Fruitland at 7.6 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 12 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Wilmont |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-WACOA-260153 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | Washington |
| Location | Ferry |
| Latitude | 48.08139 |
| Longitude | -118.36251 |
| Last Updated | Jul 29, 2026, 4:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 10 ac |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Fruitland (7.6 mi E), Hunters (7.8 mi E), Enterprise (8.1 mi SE), Kewa (9.1 mi NE), Cedonia (10 mi NE), Turk (12 mi E) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 17, 2026, 1:58 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Wilmont Fire is currently reported at approximately 10 acres (4 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Wilmont Fire is located in Washington, United States at approximately 48.0814, -118.3625. Nearby towns include Fruitland (12.2 km E), Hunters (12.6 km E), Enterprise (13.1 km SE), Kewa (14.7 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 2026-07-17.
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?
Nearby settlements include Fruitland (7.6 mi E), Hunters (7.8 mi E), Enterprise (8.1 mi SE), Kewa (9.1 mi NE), Cedonia (10 mi NE), Turk (12 mi E).
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 45 minutes ago).