Gamma Creek Fire

Active

Snohomish County, Washington · Discovered August 24, 2026

3.0 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 3 hours ago

Current situation

Gamma Creek Fire

Active fire
Air quality · Moderate
AQI 70

The Gamma Creek Fire fire has burned 3.0 acres in Snohomish County, Washington. Officials have not reported a containment figure yet. Air quality near the fire is moderate (AQI 70).

Latest official update

July 20, 2026

Little 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 National Forest. It was originally estimated at 5 acres. Rappellers were dispatched for initial attack, and a 21-person initial attack crew arrived on July 17. Minimal aerial support was available to support firefighters on the ground. Due to winds and increased fire behavior, as well as poor access in steep, inaccessible country, all firefighters disengaged and hiked out on July 18. Warm…

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