Wildfire Portal
The Department of Natural Resources provides a variety of services to ensure you receive accurate information and relevant resources during major wildfires. The best way to get up-to-date information on notable wildfires, due to location or size, is to bookmark this page for reference or phone DNR's On-Call Public Information Officer.
Emerging Incident Updates
The Emerging Incident Updates table is maintained by the DNR On-Call PIO Group after regular business hours and on weekends. Emerging incidents listed here are notable ignitions on DNR jurisdiction. This page is updated twice per evening. For additional information, phone the On-Call Public Information Officer.
- North Star Fire - 3 miles N of Brewster, WA
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Date/Time: 06/20/2026 12:49 p.m.
Acres: 190
Containment: 0%
Resources: 3 engines, 2 dozers, 2 helicopters
Notes: Forward progress stopped, dozer line or handline around majority of the fire.
- Upriver Fire - NW side of Spokane
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Date/Time: 06/17/2026 12:35 p.m.
Acres: 213
Containment: 10%
Resources: Ground resources, 4 large air tanks, 2 VLATs, 3-4 helicopters
Notes: Structures threatened. Evacuation levels in place.
- Chestnut Fire - 100 percent contained
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Date/Time: 06/08/2026 8:20 a.m.
Acres: 1,508
Containment: 100%
Resources: N/A
Notes: Controlled.
- Tuthill Fire - 100 percent contained
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Date/Time: 05/25/2026 4:31 p.m.
Acres: 20
Containment: 100%
Resources: N/A
Notes: Controlled
- Sheep Company Fire - 100 percent contained
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Date/Time: 05/25/2026 10:04 a.m.
Acres: 25
Containment: 100%
Resources: N/A
Notes: Controlled