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Sinlahekin Fire Burns Near Tonasket

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The Sinlahekin Fire was reported on July 26, 2026, approximately 12 miles west of Tonasket, Washington. It is a lightning-caused fire burning across state, federal, and private lands in Okanogan County.

The fire is part of multiple active wildfires in the region, including the Sisi Fire, Little Giant Fire, and Goat Fire, all managed by the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The Sinlahekin Fire's perimeter is still being monitored, with no containment percentage reported as of the latest update on September 7, 2026.

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  • The Sinlahekin Fire was reported on July 26, 2026The Sinlahekin Fire was reported on July 26, 2026, approximately 12 miles west of Tonasket, Washington.
  • The Sinlahekin Fire was approximately 12 miles west of Tonasket, WashingtonThe Sinlahekin Fire was reported on July 26, 2026, approximately 12 miles west of Tonasket, Washington.
  • The Sinlahekin Fire is a lightning-caused fireThe Sinlahekin Fire was reported on July 26, 2026, approximately 12 miles west of Tonasket, Washington. The lightning-caused fire is burning across state, federal, and private lands in Oka
  • The Sinlahekin Fire is burning across state, federal, and private landsThe Sinlahekin Fire was reported on July 26, 2026, approximately 12 miles west of Tonasket, Washington. The lightning-caused fire is burning across state, federal, and private lands in Oka
  • The Sinlahekin Fire is in Okanogan Countynull
  • The Sinlahekin Fire is part of multiple active wildfires in the regionnull
  • The Sisi Fire is one of the active wildfires in the regionWAOWF Sisi Fire — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:51:25 EDT Last updated: 2026-09-06 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. --- State: Washington --- Coordinates: Latitude: 48° 20 48 Longitude: 120° 49 50 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Sisi Fire is located in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, within a remote, steep, and rugged mountainous landscape. The surrounding area consists of forested slopes, drainages, and variable te
  • The Little Giant Fire is one of the active wildfires in the regionLittle Giant Fire: It was started by lightning on July 15, is located 30 miles NW of Leavenworth, WA. It is in the Chiwawa River drainage on the Wenatchee River Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee
  • The Goat Fire is one of the active wildfires in the regionWAOWF Goat Fire — Mon, 23 Aug 2026 12:04:59 EDT Last updated: 2026-09-06 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. --- State: Washington --- Coordinates: Latitude: 47° 27 32 Longitude: 121° 3 10 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: EVACUATION LEVELS REDUCED IN PORTIONS OF THE THREE QUEENS AND GOAT FIRE AREASThe Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office is reducing evacuation warning levels in several areas affected by the Three Queens and G
  • The Sisi Fire, Little Giant Fire, and Goat Fire are all managed by the Okanogan-Wenatchee National ForestThe type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
  • The Sinlahekin Fire's perimeter is still being monitorednull
  • No containment percentage has been reported for the Sinlahekin FireThe Sinlahekin Fire was reported on July 26, 2026, approximately 12 miles west of Tonasket, Washington. The lightning-caused fire is burning across state, federal, and private lands in Oka
  • The latest update on the Sinlahekin Fire was on September 7, 2026Last updated: 2026-09-07 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Northeast Region-Department of Natural Resources. --- State: Washington --- Coordinates: Latitude: 48° 42 17 Longitude: 119° 41 35 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Sinlahekin Fire was reported on July 26, 2026, approximately 12 miles west of Tonasket, Washington. The lightning-caused fire is burning across state, federal, and private lands in Oka

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