Kaiser Canyon Active 2026
Kaiser Canyon Fire is the 3rd-largest active wildfire in Washington, burning 7 miles north of Coulee Dam and has spread north.
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The Kaiser Canyon Fire was started by lightning on July 16, 2026, approximately one mile south of Nespelem, Washington, on Colville Agency lands. Persistent hot and dry weather influenced fire behavior and contributed to rapid growth. The fire spread west past Owhi Flats into Ferry County and northeast toward Omak Lake. Fire suppression efforts centered on structure protection along with community and firefighter safety. After weeks of steady containment progress, the incident has now transitioned to patrolling and monitoring the fire area and beginning the critical repair phase to address impacts from suppression activities. Firefighters remain prepared for initial attack should changing weather and dry fuels or heat contribute to renewed fire activity. A transfer of command from NW2 CIMT to Northeast Washington IMT3 will occur the morning of Wednesday August 26, 2026. Updates to this page will only occur if substantial activity dictates.