Wildcat Fire Active Wildfire

Wildcat Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Wildcat Fire Fire Growth History

Wildcat Fire Containment History

Wildcat Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Sep 22, 2025 Other

Wildcat Fire expands to 9,300 acres with containment dropping from 8% to 7%. Level 2 'Get Set' evacuation notices remain in effect for Goose Prairie and Bumping River Road. Crews clearing debris from Bumping River Road.

Sources: Wildcat Fire in Yakima County spreads to 9,300 acres | Fox 11 Tri Cities Fox 41 Yakima (2025-09-22) Wildcat Fire in Yakima County spreads to 9,300 acres | Spokane News | khq.com (2025-09-22)

Sep 16, 2025 Other

Southeast Washington Type 3 Interagency Incident Management Team 1 assumes command at 6:00 AM, replacing NW Team 10. Fire reaches 8,593 acres with 8% containment. Drone incursion halts air operations, delaying suppression efforts.

Sources: Wildcat Fire in Yakima County spreads to 9,300 acres | News | nbcrightnow.com (2025-09-16) Waowf Wildcat Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-09-16)

Sep 15, 2025 Other

Fire size updated to 8,415 acres with 8% containment and 340 personnel assigned. Mechanical issues prevent infrared flight, so acreage update delayed. Crews focus on structure protection around Bumping Lake.

Sources: Waowf Wildcat Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-09-15)

Sep 11, 2025 Other

Fire at 7,929 acres with minimal growth overnight due to little fire activity. Level 2 'Be Ready' evacuation notice remains for Goose Prairie and Bumping River Road. Cooling weather helping firefighters gain control.

Sources: Evacuation Alert Remains for Goose Prairie, Bumping River Road in Wildcat Fire. (2025-09-11)

Sep 10, 2025 Other

Wildcat Fire achieves first containment milestone at 8% with 7,893 acres. Weather conditions moderating fire behavior. Crews assess Timber Creek cabins and strengthen control lines with 527 personnel assigned.

Sources: After Over Two Weeks, Crews Finally Achieve 8% Containment On 7,800-Acre Wildcat Fire (2025-09-10) Wildcat Fire near Bumping Lake now at 8% containment | Local | yakimaherald.com (2025-09-10)

Sep 08, 2025 Other

Wildcat Fire reaches 7,700 acres with 0% containment. Level 2 'Be Ready' evacuation notice remains for Goose Prairie and Bumping River Road. Cooler weather moderating fire behavior.

Sources: Evacuation Notices Remain as Wildcat Fire Spreads (2025-09-08)

Sep 07, 2025 Other

Red flag warning issued for lightning from 2-9 PM today. Despite cooler weather, dry fuels may drive fire growth. Thunderstorms may create erratic winds up to 25 mph near Wildcat Fire at 7,566 acres.

Sources: Wildcat Fire update: 7,566 acres, red flag warning for lightning | Wildfires | yakimaherald.com (2025-09-07)

Sep 05, 2025 Road closure

Updated forest closure order supersedes September 2 order, effective through December 31st. Expanded closure area around Bumping Lake includes additional roads, trails, and wilderness areas.

Sources: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest | Wildcat Fire closure on the Naches Ranger District updated on Sept. 5, 2025 | Forest Service (2025-09-05)

Sep 05, 2025 Other

Wildcat Fire reaches 6,696 acres and north shore of Bumping Lake with active fire behavior on southern flank. Fire slowly backing downslope toward cabins but no structures burned yet.

Sources: Wildcat Fire grows to 6,696 acres, spreads near Bumping Lake | The Daily Chronicle (2025-09-05)

Sep 05, 2025 Other

Air quality alert extended through 11 PM Monday for Central Washington due to wildfire smoke. Air quality unhealthy for sensitive groups in Yakima area, unhealthy around Naches and Cowiche.

Sources: Air Quality Alert issued for Kittitas, Yakima counties; officials warn of unhealthy levels | king5.com (2025-09-02) Wildcat Fire update: 7,566 acres, red flag warning for lightning | Wildfires | yakimaherald.com (2025-09-07)

Sep 03, 2025 Other

Complex Incident Management NW Team 10 assumes command of the Wildcat Fire, bringing additional resources and personnel to manage the growing incident.

Sources: Waowf Wildcat Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-09-03)

Sep 03, 2025 Road closure

Pacific Crest Trail closure expanded from White Pass to Chinook Pass due to fire threat. Upper and Lower Bumping Lake campgrounds and boat launch closed for public safety.

Sources: Wildcat Fire leads to campground, Pacific Crest Trail closures | The Daily Chronicle (2025-09-03)

Sep 03, 2025 Evacuation level 2

Level 1 'Be Ready' evacuation order upgraded to Level 2 'Get Set' for Goose Prairie and Bumping River Road residents. Fire reaches 2,752 acres after merging with Fish Fire. Leave voluntarily or be ready at moment's notice.

Sources: Waowf Wildcat Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-09-03) Wildcat Fire update: Evacuation alert raises for Goose Prairie and Bumping River Road residents | Fox 11 Tri Cities Fox 41 Yakima (2025-09-03) Goose Prairie and Bumping Lake Road moved to 'be ready' evacuation level | Local | yakimaherald.com (2025-09-04)

Sep 02, 2025 Road closure

Superseding closure order issued by Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest effective through December 31st. Expanded closure around Bumping Lake includes additional roads, trails, and wilderness areas.

Sources: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest | Wildcat Fire closure on the Naches Ranger District updated on Sept. 2, 2025 | Forest Service (2025-09-02)

Sep 01, 2025 Evacuation level 1

Level 1 'Be Ready' evacuation notice issued for Goose Prairie community due to Wildcat Fire growth to 1,000 acres. Bumping River Road closed to all but local traffic.

Sources: Wildcat Fire update: Evacuation alert raises for Goose Prairie and Bumping River Road residents | News | nbcrightnow.com (2025-09-01)

Aug 28, 2025 Road closure

Initial area closure order issued for Wildcat Fire in William O. Douglas Wilderness. Forest Service Road 1800, American Ridge Trail, and multiple recreational areas closed for public safety.

Sources: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest | Wildcat Fire Closure on the Naches Ranger District | Forest Service (2025-08-28)

Aug 25, 2025 Other

Wildcat Fire ignites from lightning strike in William O. Douglas Wilderness, approximately 30 miles northwest of Naches. Fire initially contained to small acreage before growing due to weather conditions.

Sources: Waowf Wildcat Fire Information | InciWeb (2025-08-25) Wildcat Fire update: 7,566 acres, red flag warning for lightning | Wildfires | yakimaherald.com (2025-09-07)