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Ptarmigan Fire Growth Triggers New Management

Sunday, July 26, 2026

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The Ptarmigan Fire, discovered July 17 in the Pasayten Wilderness, has prompted the assignment of an Okanogan-Wenatchee Type 3 management team as of July 25, 2026. This follows significant fire growth and smokejumper operations that began on July 28.

No evacuations are currently in place. The fire is located 25 miles NW of Mazama near the Canadian border in the old Diamond Peak fire area. Residents should monitor Okanogan County Emergency Management for updates on evacuations and fire activity.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires — http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/waowf-ptarmigan-fire

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The Ptarmigan Fire was discovered on July 17“The Ptarmigan Fire was discovered on July 17th, 2026.”
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The Ptarmigan Fire is located 25 miles NW of Mazama“It is located 25 miles NW of Mazama, Washington, near the Canadian border.”
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The Ptarmigan Fire is near the Canadian border“It is located 25 miles NW of Mazama, Washington, near the Canadian border.”
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The Ptarmigan Fire is located in the old Diamond Peak fire area“null”
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An Okanogan-Wenatchee Type 3 management team was assigned as of July 25, 2026“An Okanogan-Wenatchee Type 3 team was assigned to manage the fire on July 25th, 2026 after significant growth occurred.”
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Significant fire growth and smokejumper operations began on July 28“null”
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No evacuations are currently in place“Evacuations: There are no current evacuations in place for this fire.”
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Residents should monitor Okanogan County Emergency Management for updates on evacuations and fire activity“Evacuations: There are no current evacuations in place for this fire. For more information on evacuations, please visit the Okanogan County Emergency Management page. https://www.okanogancounty.gov/1861/ACTIVE-INCIDENTS”