Chelan Hills Fire map & updates
The Chelan Hills Fire burned in Douglas County, WA (1 Miles N from Orondo, WA). Final reported size 9,861 acres, 100% contained.
Chelan Hills Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-07-07). Dot: point of origin. Sources: NIFC WFIGS incident record and interagency perimeters. Official evacuation orders come from the county — this map doesn't show them.
Where is the Chelan Hills Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Chelan, WA | 3 mi |
| Wenatchee, WA | 30 mi |
| Ellensburg, WA | 62 mi |
| Yakima, WA | 86 mi |
| Sammamish, WA | 97 mi |
| Redmond, WA | 100 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: DNR.
Timeline
- Discovered — July 4, 2026
- Contained — July 22, 2026
- Controlled — July 22, 2026
- Declared out — September 8, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — July 7, 2026
- Record last updated — September 8, 2026
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Fire | 1,508 | 2026 | 2 mi |
| Apple Acres Fire | 3,410 | 2025 | 9 mi |
| Stayman Fire | 3,118 | 2024 | 5 mi |
| Stayman Fire | 1,200 | 2022 | 6 mi |
| Apple Acres Fire | 5,500 | 2020 | 9 mi |
| Chelan Hills Fire | 1,842 | 2018 | 1 mi |
| Reach Fire | 73,201 | 2015 | 3 mi |
| Rock Hill Fire | 2,209 | 2014 | 8 mi |
Wildfires of 1,000+ acres since 2014 whose origin was within 25 miles (NIFC WFIGS).
Other Washington fires in 2026
Questions
Where is the Chelan Hills Fire?
In Douglas County, WA, 1 Miles N from Orondo, WA. The nearest city in our list is Chelan, WA, about 3 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Chelan Hills Fire?
9,861 acres (about 15 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Chelan Hills Fire contained?
It was reported 100% contained, and was declared out on September 8, 2026.
What caused the Chelan Hills Fire?
The cause is recorded as human. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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