Retreat 2024
Retreat is the largest wildfire this season in Washington, burning 11 miles west of Tieton.
Latest update
The Retreat Fire is approximately 14 miles SW of Naches. The fire is being managed under a full suppression strategy with public and firefighter safety as the number one priority.
California Interagency Incident Management Team 14 will transition command of the incident back to the local units at the end of shift on August 19, 2024. If there are any significant changes regarding the Retreat Fire, the local units will share pertinent information on their websites and social media platforms.
Southeast Region - Department of Natural Resources:
Ryan Rodruck
ryan.rodruck@dnr.wa.gov
360-584-3916
Naches Ranger District - Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest:
10237 Highway 12
Naches, WA 98937
(509) 653-1401 (Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed for lunch 12 to 12:30 p.m.)
Fire Closures (as of 8-19-2024):
- Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Retreat Fire Closure: www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-notices/?aid=89192
- The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Southeast Region has temporarily closed the Ahtanum State Forest due to the adjacent Retreat Fire burning near Rimrock Lake. The public can access the most up-to-date closure information at www.dnr.wa.gov/ahtanum.
- Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has closed the majority of the Oak Creek Wildlife Area to public access due to the Retreat Fire until Aug. 23 to ensure public safety and facilitate firefighting efforts. More information can be found at Wildlife Areas | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife.