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Okanogan–Omak Wildfire Ignited July 4

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A wildfire ignited on July 4, 2026, at 00:29 in the Okanogan–Omak area, according to InciWeb public records. Local resources initiated initial attack efforts before state incident command took over at 6:00 PM that same day.

The fire, designated as WASESS Chelan Hills, is managed by the Washington DNR Southeast Region Snake River Unit. Coordinates provided are approximate, with latitude 47° 47' 58" and longitude 119° 58' 36".

Incident records note all fire perimeters and points are approximations, emphasizing the dynamic nature of wildfire management and the need for real-time updates from official sources.

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

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