Okanogan, WA · Undetermined
Crews have this fire 73% contained. Nearby public lands are likely open, but check for lingering closures.
25,166
Acres Burned
70
Days Burning
Jul 17, 2026
Discovered
3w ago
Last Update
12 public land units within 75 miles
Pasayten Wilderness
AvoidWilderness / WA
7.2 mi
SE
Ross Lake National Recreation Area
AvoidRecreation Area / WA
24.9 mi
SW
Okanogan National Forest
Check firstNational Forest / WA
26.9 mi
SE
Stephen Mather Wilderness Area
AvoidWilderness / WA
29.9 mi
SW
North Cascades National ParkClosures in effect
ClosedNational Park / WA
31.4 mi
SW
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
AvoidRecreation Area / WA
40.6 mi
S
Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness
AvoidWilderness / WA
43.4 mi
S
Golden Phoenix Purchase Unit
AvoidNational Forest / WA
45.8 mi
SW
Noisy-Diobsud Wilderness
AvoidWilderness / WA
47.1 mi
SW
Illabot Creek Purchase Unit
Check firstNational Forest / WA
51.5 mi
SW
Mount Baker Wilderness
Check firstWilderness / WA
51.5 mi
W
Skagit Purchase Unit
Check firstNational Forest / WA
52.6 mi
SW
Closures and dangers published by the National Park Service
Danger / North Cascades National Park
Smoke from Wildfires May Affect Air Quality
Smoke from wildfires is to be expected with active fires across the region.Take precautions when recreating outdoors when heavy smoke is present.
Official noticePark Closure / North Cascades National Park
Campfire Ban in All Portions of the Park Complex Begins June 29
Effective Monday, June 29, campfires or the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans, and barbeque grills, are banned in all portions of North Cascades National Park Service Complex, which includes North Cascades Na...
Official noticePark Closure / North Cascades National Park
Hozomeen Gate Remains Closed
Until further notice, the gate at Hozomeen will remain closed; vehicle and foot traffic across the US/Canada border is prohibited. Visitors must enter through a designated port of entry.
Official noticePosted by the incident management team on InciWeb, plus changes read from NIFC interagency perimeter data
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest WINTHROP, WA PTARMIGAN FIRE Closure Closure Order: 06-17-04-26-39 Pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Methow Valley Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. This Order supersedes Order #06-17-...
InciWebPtarmigan Fire Update Friday September 4, 2026 InciWeb: inciweb.wildfire.gov/waowf-ptarmigan-fire Facebook: facebook.com/ptarmiganfireinfo2026 Fire Information Email: 2026.ptarmigan@firenet.gov Phone: 509-215-8214 | Hours: 8 AM to 4 PM (Mon-Fri) Quick Facts: Location: 20 miles northwest of Mazama, WA (in the Pasayten Wilderness) Size: 25,166 acres | Start Date: July 17, 2026 | Cause: Lightning | C...
InciWebPer interagency perimeter data, the PTARMIGAN containment moved from 55% to 73%.
IRWINPtarmigan Fire Update Monday, August 31, 2026 InciWeb: inciweb.wildfire.gov/waowf-ptarmigan-fire Facebook: facebook.com/ptarmiganfireinfo2026 Fire Information Email: 2026.ptarmigan@firenet.gov Phone: 509-215-8214 | Hours: 8 AM to 4 PM (Mon-Fri) Quick Facts: Location: 20 miles northwest of Mazama, WA (in the Pasayten Wilderness) Size: 25,166 acres | Start Date: July 17, 2026 | Cause: Undetermined |...
InciWebPer interagency perimeter data, the PTARMIGAN grew 62 acres to 25,166.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the PTARMIGAN grew 334 acres to 25,104.
IRWINPtarmigan Fire Daily Update August 25, 2026 Quick Facts Size: 24,770 Cause: Lightning Location : 20 miles NW of Mazama, WA Containment: 55 Personnel: 42 Overview: Fire behavior remained moderate, with some backing fire activity on the southern edge of the fire’s perimeter and interior consumption of un-burned fuels. Scattered heat was confined to the Middle and West Forks of the Pasayten River. Ro...
InciWebThis updated closure (August 24, 2026) prohibits entry or use of various trails within the Pasayten Wilderness to ensure the safety of the public and firefighting resources during the Ptarmigan Fire. The fire closure has been updated and expanded. Please review the closure order and map to see which trails and roads are effected.
InciWebPtarmigan Fire Daily Update August 23-24, 2026 Quick Facts Size: 24,770 Cause: Lightning Location : 20 miles NW of Mazama, WA Containment: 55 Personnel: 42 Overview: Management of the Ptarmigan Fire transitioned to a Type 4 organization at 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Fire behavior has remained moderate. Fire movement is minimal, and heat is confined to the Middle and West Forks of the Pasayten River. Road r...
InciWebPer interagency perimeter data, the PTARMIGAN grew 50 acres to 24,770.
IRWINPtarmigan Fire Daily Update August 21-22, 2026 Quick Facts Size: 24,721 Cause: Lightning Location : 20 miles NW of Mazama, WA Containment: 55 Personnel: 21 Overview: Management of the Ptarmigan Fire will transition from the local Type 3 organization to a Type 4 organization Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Fire behavior has remained moderate. Fire movement is minimal, and heat is confined to the Middle and Wes...
InciWebPer interagency perimeter data, the PTARMIGAN grew 449 acres to 24,720.
IRWINPer interagency perimeter data, the PTARMIGAN was remapped 376 acres lower to 24,271.
IRWINPtarmigan Fire Daily Update August 19-20, 2026 Quick Facts Size: 24,721 Cause: Lightning Location : 20 miles NW of Mazama, WA Containment: 55 Personnel: 49 Overview: Little to no fire growth has been observed over the past day. Fire activity remains concentrated on the southern portion of the incident, burning in heavy fuels within the Rock Creek drainage as well as the Middle and West Fork Pasayt...
InciWebPer interagency perimeter data, the PTARMIGAN grew 131 acres to 24,647.
IRWIN70 days since discovery
5 additional active fires
Data Sources
Fire data from NIFC Wildland Fire Interagency Geospatial Services (WFIGS) via IRWIN. Satellite hotspots from NASA FIRMS VIIRS. Situation updates are either posted by the incident management team on InciWeb or read by us from WFIGS perimeter data, and each one says which. Air quality data from EPA AirNow. Public lands boundaries from USGS PAD-US 4.0.
IRWIN ID: 735ffadd-9f45-4188-a66b-335931316e23
Important
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