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Okanogan Fire Containment at 50%

Thursday, July 9, 2026

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The WASESS Chelan Hills wildfire, ignited July 4 at 12:29 a.m., remains at 50% containment as of July 9, according to Washington DNR Southeast Region Snake River Unit.

Initial attack was conducted by local resources, with Southeast Washington Type 3 Incident Command assuming control at 6:00 p.m. July 4. Suppression efforts now focus on mop-up operations to strengthen containment, secure the fire perimeter, and reduce flare-up potential.

Red flag fire weather conditions continue, with crews repairing control lines and monitoring the fire area. A cooling trend is forecast to begin Wednesday, though increased west winds are expected to test fire lines.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires — http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wasess-chelan-hills-07082026

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The WASESS Chelan Hills wildfire was ignited on July 4“null”
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The WASESS Chelan Hills wildfire was ignited at 12:29 a.m.“null”
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The WASESS Chelan Hills wildfire remains at 50% containment as of July 9“Percent of Perimeter Contained 50%”
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The WASESS Chelan Hills wildfire remains at 50% containment according to Washington DNR Southeast Region Snake River Unit“null”
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Initial attack was conducted by local resources“On 7/4/2026 @ 0029 a fire started and local resources began initial attack.”
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Southeast Washington Type 3 Incident Command assumed control at 6:00 p.m. July 4“Southeast Washington Type 3 Incident command took over command at 6:00 PM on 7/4/26.”
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Suppression efforts now focus on mop-up operations“Suppression efforts focused on mop-up operations to strengthen containment, secure the fire perimeter, and reduce the potential for flare-ups.”
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Suppression efforts now focus on mop-up operations to strengthen containment“Suppression efforts focused on mop-up operations to strengthen containment, secure the fire perimeter, and reduce the potential for flare-ups.”
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Suppression efforts now focus on mop-up operations to secure the fire perimeter“Suppression efforts focused on mop-up operations to strengthen containment, secure the fire perimeter, and reduce the potential for flare-ups.”
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Suppression efforts now focus on mop-up operations to reduce flare-up potential“Suppression efforts focused on mop-up operations to strengthen containment, secure the fire perimeter, and reduce the potential for flare-ups.”
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Red flag fire weather conditions continue“Firefighters will continue to patrol and monitor the fire area as red flag fire weather conditions continue.”
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Crews are repairing control lines“Fire personnel will be repairing control lines where safe to do so around the perimeter of the fire.”
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Crews are monitoring the fire area“Firefighters will continue to patrol and monitor the fire area as red flag fire weather conditions continue.”
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A cooling trend is forecast to begin Wednesday“A cooling trend is forecast to begin Wednesday that will moderate temperatures but that will come with increased winds out of the West.”
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Increased west winds are expected to test fire lines“Crews will be focused on securing the fire lines ahead of the expected gusty winds and monitoring them as they are wind tested.”