Colwash Fire
Active
Yakima County, Washington · Discovered August 22, 2026
250 acres
Size
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Contained
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24h growth
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Personnel
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (interagency) · Last upstream update 2 hours ago
Current situation
Colwash Fire
Air quality · Moderate
AQI 64
The Colwash Fire fire has burned 250 acres in Yakima County, Washington. Officials have not reported a containment figure yet. Air quality near the fire is moderate (AQI 64).
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Growth & containment history
| Recorded | Size | Contained |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2026, 9:47:06 PM | 250 acres | - |
| 8/22/2026, 7:18:11 PM | 700 acres | - |
| 8/22/2026, 3:42:39 PM | 0.5 acres | - |
History recorded by Fire Nearby each time upstream size or containment changes.
About this data
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