Martin (2025-08-30)

174 acre wildfire (5% contained)

Granite Falls, Washington, United States

InciWeb page: WAOWF Martin Status: Active Size: 174 acre Contained: 5%

Martin Live Perimeter Growth

Martin Fire Growth History

Martin Containment History

Martin Fire Alert Timeline

Sep 02, 2025 Other

Martin Fire has grown to 122 acres and is 5% contained as of September 2. Holden Village and Rio Tinto Mine facilities remain under Level 2 'Get Set' evacuation status. Multiple trail closures continue in effect.

Sources: Where are the fires in WA? Here's a map of the wildfires burning across the state (2025-09-02) Current Fire activity and closures in Washington State — Northwest Portal (2025-09-02)

Aug 28, 2025 Evacuation level 2

Level 2 evacuation (GET SET) upgraded for Holden Village and Rio Tinto Mine facilities effective 8:00 AM due to active fire behavior and rapid growth. Fire expanded to 60 acres with 80 personnel assigned.

Sources: Martin Fire Near Holden Village Triggers Evacuation (2025-08-29) NWCC :: Home (2025-08-29) Holden Village under Level 2 evacuation as Martin Fire grows - Lake Chelan Mirror (2025-08-28)

Aug 28, 2025 Other

Trail closures implemented for public and firefighter safety: Holden Lake Trail #1252, Martin's Ridge Loop, Hart/Lyman Trail from Holden Village to Upper Lyman Trail junction, Company Trail at Hilgard Pass, and Devore Trail at Tenmile Pass.

Sources: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service (2025-09-02) Martin Fire Near Holden Village Triggers Evacuation (2025-08-29)

Aug 27, 2025 Evacuation level 1

Level 1 evacuation notice issued for Holden Village and Rio Tinto Mine water treatment plant due to Martin Fire burning two miles northwest. Fire estimated at 30 acres with two 20-person crews responding.

Sources: Holden Village under Level 2 evacuation as Martin Fire grows - Lake Chelan Mirror (2025-08-28) New Wildfire Places Holden Village Level 2 Evacuation Notice (2025-08-28)

Aug 27, 2025 Other

Martin Fire ignited by lightning strike on August 26 from dry lightning storm with over 320 strikes, burning in Glacier Peak Wilderness at high elevation in dried forests with excessive heat and drought conditions.

Sources: Waowf Martin Information | InciWeb (2025-08-27) Holden Village under Level 2 evacuation as Martin Fire grows - Lake Chelan Mirror (2025-08-28)

Martin Fire Alert Timeline

Aug 28, 2025 Evacuation level 1

Level 1 evacuation notice issued for Holden Village due to Martin Fire burning two miles northwest in Glacier Peak Wilderness. Fire sparked by lightning on August 26, estimated at 30 acres with 40 personnel assigned.

Sources: Holden Village Placed on Level II Evacuation as Martin Fire Advances - Lake Chelan News and Information (2025-08-29) Holden Village under Level 2 evacuation as Martin Fire grows - Lake Chelan Mirror (2025-08-28)

Aug 28, 2025 Other

Trail closures implemented for Holden Lake Trail #1252, Martin's Ridge Loop, Hart/Lyman Trail from Holden Village to Upper Lyman Trail junction, Company Trail at Hilgard Pass, and Devore Trail at Tenmile Pass due to firefighting operations.

Sources: Martin Fire Near Holden Village Triggers Evacuation (2025-08-29) Holden Village under Level 2 evacuation as Martin Fire grows - Lake Chelan Mirror (2025-08-28)

Aug 28, 2025 Evacuation level 2

Level 2 evacuation notice (GET SET) upgraded for Holden Village and Rio Tinto Mine facilities effective 8:00 AM due to active fire behavior and rapid growth of Martin Fire to 60 acres. 80 personnel now assigned.

Sources: Holden Village Placed on Level II Evacuation as Martin Fire Advances - Lake Chelan News and Information (2025-08-29) New Wildfire Places Holden Village Level 2 Evacuation Notice (2025-08-28) Martin Fire Near Holden Village Triggers Evacuation (2025-08-29)