Okanogan County Wildfire Updates

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  Okanogan County residents should be aware of active wildfires in the region“null”
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  Active wildfires in the region include the Modrite Fire in Washington“WACOA Modrite Fire — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:51:04 EDT Last updated: 2026-07-27 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Colville Agency. --- State: Washington --- Coordinates: Latitude: 48° 4 8 Longitude: 118° 18 45 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Modrite Fire is a wildfire burning near Wilmont Creek Road, from the Kewa Road intersection at Silver Creek to Rogers Bar south of Inchelium, WA. Residents in this area should leave immediately. Do not wait for addition Source: http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wacoa-modrite-fire”
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  The Modrite Fire was reported on July 18, 2026“null”
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  The Modrite Fire is burning near Wilmont Creek Road“The Modrite Fire is a wildfire burning near Wilmont Creek Road, from the Kewa Road intersection at Silver Creek to Rogers Bar south of Inchelium, WA.”
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  The Modrite Fire is burning from the Kewa Road intersection at Silver Creek“The Modrite Fire is a wildfire burning near Wilmont Creek Road, from the Kewa Road intersection at Silver Creek to Rogers Bar south of Inchelium, WA.”
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  The Modrite Fire is burning to Rogers Bar south of Inchelium“The Modrite Fire is a wildfire burning near Wilmont Creek Road, from the Kewa Road intersection at Silver Creek to Rogers Bar south of Inchelium, WA.”
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  Residents in this area were ordered to evacuate immediately“Residents in this area should leave immediately. Do not wait for addition”
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  Three other fires are active in Oregon“null”
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  The three other fires in Oregon are the Salmon Fire, Powder River Fire, and Rowe Creek Complex“null”
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  The Fox Fire was reported on July 23, 2026“The Fox Fire was reported on July 23, 2026.”
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  The Fox Fire is being managed by the Southwest Area Incident Management Team 3“The Southwest Area Incident Management Team 3 also has command of the Powder River Fire and will combine updates for the Fox Fire.”
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  The Fox Fire is being managed alongside the Powder River Fire“The Southwest Area Incident Management Team 3 also has command of the Powder River Fire and will combine updates for the Fox Fire.”
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  The Bureau of Land Management has issued a temporary restriction order for the Vale District in Oregon“The Bureau of Land Management has issued a Notice of Temporary Restriction Order for the Vale District: https”
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  The Modrite Fire remains the only fire impacting Washington residents“null”
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  Immediate evacuation orders are in place for the Modrite Fire“Residents in this area should leave immediately. Do not wait for addition”
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  Oregon fires are being monitored“null”
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  Oregon fires have not yet prompted evacuations in Washington“null”