NW Fire Blog

05/29/2026

SMOKE CHECK CALLS
5/28/2026 Thursday Updates / out of service @ 2357 PT 5/28/2026
More updates will be posted on 5/29/2026, Friday
Dispatch Center: WANEC (NE WA)
Source: wildcad.net

WANES - 1289
New no location info
Entered into CAD 2234
1 | 2253 | waiting for info
1 | 2242 | Waiting for info

WANES-1288
Unknown county or resources
Entered into CAD 2234
2 | 2253 | Keran Rd, Okanogan Co, SO-27 dispatched
1 | waiting for resources & info

WANES-1287
New CAD call, no loc, resources
Entered into CAD 2230
2 | 2244 PT | Harmony, no new resources
1 | 2237 PT | waiting for new info | Lat/Long showing location in Brewster, a populated area.

WANES-1285
Old Hagg Rd
Ferry County, WA
Call dispatched 2226 PT
1 | 2236 | No resources assigned yet

WANES-1284
Moose Valley Incident Name
Forty Mile Canyon Rd
Stevens County, WA
Call dispatched 2207
1 | 2225 PT | No resources assigned as of yet.

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WANES-1283
Hwy 291 Incident Name
Lookout Mtn
Stevens County, WA
Call dispatched @ 2200 PT
1 | 225 PT | No resources assigned as of yet

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WANES-1282
Old Hwy Arden Rd Incident Name
Old Hwy Arden Rd
Stevens County, WA
Call dispatched at 2159 PT
3 | 2234 PT | Resources now showing en route as of 2203.
2 | 2229 PT | Resources are en route.
1 | 2226 PT | Resources assigned: NC 7302, NC 25

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WANES-1280
Loon Lake, Washington
CAD call 2107 PT

2 | 2225 | No new info, showing resources, acreage or resources.
1 | 2131 | new CAD call


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05/29/2026

NIKE STRIKE FIRE - CONTAINED 5/28/2026
Wahluke area
Mattawa, Washington
Incident # -260150

5/28/2026, Thursday
3 | 2207 PT | 100% contained to 0.1 acre.
2 | 2154 PT | Wildfire | E-867 is still the only resource on the scene. No new updates on current acreage, containment status, or the cause.
1 | 2148 PT | Smoke Check | E-867 dispatched @ 2125 PT. Incident

Source: wildcad.net
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05/29/2026

MARCUS FIRE
East Marcus
Stevens County, Washington

5/28/2026, Thursday

3 | 2238 PT
No new changes.
We are signing off on this incident unless there are significant changes.

2 | 2156 PT
No new changes.

1 | New | 2130 PT

DNR 34, NC 7301, NC 25 & NC 7302 dispatched at 1759 PT. RESOURCES ON SCENE @ 1814. 0.2 acre.

Source | wildcad.net
Map Credit | Google Maps

05/29/2026

PENINSULA FIRE
Burbank (Benton County), Washington State

5/28/2026 Thursday
3 | 2220 PT | Finley is approximately 16 miles outside of Burbank, WA, and the map is showing the fire is right off of the Peninsula Hiking Trail.

2 | 2200 PT | Changed from Finley to Burbank per verified sources (SO & FD). FD: Responded to a brush fire, possibly caused by a lightning strike. Approx 100-150 acres estimated due to heavy smoke, and difficulty to guestimate. States containment line around the fire. Unknown if this is a 100% containment. Crews are patrolling & will be mopping during the night.

Incident Cooperators: BCFD1, BCFD2, Pasco FD, Kennewick FD, Franklin Co FD3, & Benton County SO.

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1 | 2125 PT | 1 acre. Unknown containment status.

Resources E-851, OR-E-624, and NV-E-6422 were dispatched this evening at 1902 hours PT.

Photo Credits: BCFD1 (Fires) & BCSO (Patrol unit)
Image Credit: Stock Photo (c) 2026 NWFB
Source: wildcad.net

If you believe this is not the correct information for this fire, please DM us, and we will make corrections, but it appears to be the same details given and posted online.

05/29/2026

CA WILDFIRES

Santa Rosa Island Fire
Loc: Santa Barbara County
Started 5/15/2026
Current status: 18,379 acres, 97% contained

Bain Fire
Loc: Riverside County
Started 5/19/2026
Current status: 1,473 acres, 95% contained

Verona Fire
Loc: Riverside County
Started 5/19/2026
Current status: 638 acres, 95% contained

Prunedale Fire
Santa Clara County
Started 5/28/2026 @ 0507 PT
Current status: 15 acres, 100%

05/26/2026

LONGVIEW, WASHINGTON
Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company
3400 block of Industrial Way
Chemical HAZMAT Incident - Explosion

Incident Cooperators:
* Longview WA FD
* City of Longview, WA
* Cowlitz Fire District 2 Fire & Rescue
* Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office

MAY 26, 2026, TUESDAY

1 | 1345 PT

Incident Summary:
* 9-1-1 called after a tank ruptured with white liquor in it
* Multiple red patients were transported
* Major HAZMAT = Major MCI
* Patients were taken to Longview and Vancouver
* Multiple fatalities reported via JIC statement
* No current threat to area residents; PLEASE AVOID THIS AREA
* The cause of the rupture is unknown at this time.
* Injuries: 10 injured, including 1 FF.
* Fatalities: Unknown #.

ABOUT NIPPON DYNAWAVE PACKAGING CO

This facility has been operating in the Longview community since 1953, manufacturing liquid packaging board. They are a subsidiary of Nippon Paper Industries locally and around the Globe.

On April 20, they were proud to state on their page that this marked Day 1 of TMO. "Do it Safe. Do it right. Do it once."

On April 7, they would experience a loss of one of their valued family members: the VP of Operations.

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Editor's Note:
For those in the CA HAZMAT incident complaining about how there was no reason for Officials to be cautious of an impending explosion, this just tells you how dangerous these facilities can be. Every Official has the public's best interest in mind and upon their hearts. This job they do every day is not only physical but also emotional.

Thank you, First Responders.

Send a message to learn more

05/26/2026

KINYON SPRINGS FIRE
26 Miles SW of Glenns Ferry, ID

MAY 25, 2026, MONDAY

1 | 2205 PT
ID fire resources were dispatched earlier this afternoon at 1357 hours to the KINYON SPRINGS FIRE. 3,000 acres. Unknown containment status.

Resources:
* D 2826 TFD
* D 2828 TFD
* BAT 2126
* E 2301 TFD
* BAT 2121
* Saylor Creek RFPA
* E 2311 TFD

Sources:
* wildcad.net (IDSCC)

05/26/2026

SUMMIT CREEK FIRE
11 miles southeast of Oakley, ID
US Forest Service - Sawtooth National Forest (USFS)

MAY 25, 2026, MONDAY

2| 2225 PT
550 acres. 0% containment.

1 | 2155 PT
One of several wildfires was ignited today. This one is currently listed at 515 acres. 0% containment status.

Resources E 613 STF, FUELS 1, PREV 1, E 411 STF, Sawtooth IHC were dispatched this afternoon at 1402 hours, just after it was detected at 1400 hours, per the US Forest Service Officials.

Current Status:
Air attack is on scene coordinating aerial resources, including a Type 1 helicopter and large air tankers. On-the-ground resources on scene are actively engaging and prioritizing structure protection. More resources are on order, including hotshot crews.

Current Weather Report: (2157)
* 60*F
* Cloudy with light rain, then partly cloudy
* Winds SSE, 10-20 mph
* Chance of additional is 60%.
* RH 34%

Sources:
* wildcad.net (IDSCC)
* USFS
* The Weather Service

Photo Credit:
* USFS

05/26/2026

IA5 FIRE
8 miles northeast of Richfield, Idaho

MAY 25, 2026, MONDAY

1 | 2150 PT
Resources: D 2825 TFD, E 2422 TFD, BAT 2124, E 2405 TFD, E 2424 TFD were dispatched today at 1608 hours. The fire has burned less than one acre. No containment status has been released or the cause.

Source: wildcad.net

05/26/2026

DEWOFF FIRE
28 miles northeast of Burley, Idaho
Incident -58

MAY 25, 2026, MONDAY

1 | 2150 PT
Resources (DIV 2114, E 2404 TFD) were dispatched this evening at 1825 hours to the area near Burley. 2,000 acres. 0% contained.

Limited information.

Source: wildcad.net (IDSCC)

05/26/2026

GARDEN GROVE, CALIFORNIA
Incident: A hazardous materials incident in Garden Grove has led to mandatory evacuation orders due to the potential release of Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) — a highly flammable and potentially toxic chemical commonly used in plastics, coatings, and manufacturing.

MAY 25, 2026, MONDAY

Update @ 2100 PT
A new, updated evacuation map has been released by Fire and Law Enforcement Officials. Some are returning to their homes and businesses.

OCFA: "Effective as of Monday, May 25, at 6pm, the red shaded area represents the newest evacuation zone, while the red outline represents the previous evacuation zone. We ask that you continue listening to law enforcement and do NOT enter the newly evacu-ated area. Thank you to our community members for your continued support, patience, and cooperation.

Facebook: OCFA https://www.facebook.com/OCFireAuthority

Map Credit: OCFA / OCSO
https://ocsheriff.gov/resources-during-disaster

California Department of Health on MMA / Health Advisory
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/CAHAN/Information-On-Methyl-Methacrylate.aspx