Martin Active Wildfire

Martin Live Perimeter Growth

Martin Fire Growth History

Martin Containment History

Martin Fire Alert Timeline

Sep 23, 2025 Other

Martin Fire continues at minimal fire behavior with only 1 personnel assigned. Fire remains 45 miles northwest of Chelan burning in timber and brush with structures still threatened and area/trail closures in effect.

Sources: Incident Management Situation Report Tuesday, September 23, 2025 – 0730 MDT (2025-09-23)

Sep 19, 2025 Other

Martin Fire under control. Holden Village staff return to the Village after a two-week evacuation period with happy reunions as fire threat diminishes.

Sources: Holden Village | Facebook (2025-09-19)

Sep 17, 2025 Other

Martin Fire updated to 188 acres with 5% containment and 1 personnel assigned. Fire burning in Glacier Peak Wilderness north of Pomas Fire with continued minimal activity.

Sources: Current Fire activity and closures in Washington State — Northwest Portal (2025-09-17)

Sep 16, 2025 Other

Martin Fire reported at 175 acres with 5% containment. Fire started August 27 in Chelan County and remains under investigation for cause.

Sources: FIRE REPORT: Sept. 16, 2025 | Columbia Basin Herald (2025-09-16)

Sep 06, 2025 Other

Forest closure order lifted in early September for Martin Fire area. Fire containment efforts progressing with reduced threat assessment, though other restrictions remain in place.

Sources: Current Fire activity and closures in Washington State — Northwest Portal (2025-09-17)

Sep 02, 2025 Other

Holden Village closed to all guests and visitors until at least September 25, 2025. No transportation provided for hikers arriving at Lucerne during closure period due to ongoing fire safety concerns.

Sources: Holden Village Weather (2025-09-02)

Aug 29, 2025 Other

Forest closure order effective through October 31, 2025 for Martin Fire area on Chelan Ranger District. Public prohibited from entering designated National Forest System lands for safety.

Sources: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest | Martin Fire Closure on the Chelan Ranger District | Forest Service (2025-08-29)

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 | Martin Fire Closure on the Chelan Ranger District | Forest Service (2025-08-29) Martin Fire Near Holden Village Triggers Evacuation (2025-08-29)

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) Holden Village under Level 2 evacuation as Martin Fire grows - Lake Chelan Mirror (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)

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)