Colwash Fire map & updates
The Colwash Fire burned in Yakima County, WA (5 Miles W from Mabton, WA). Final reported size 39,103 acres, 100% contained.
Colwash Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-08-25). 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 Colwash Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Yakima, WA | 33 mi |
| Richland, WA | 44 mi |
| Kennewick, WA | 51 mi |
| Pasco, WA | 53 mi |
| Ellensburg, WA | 59 mi |
| Hood River, OR | 71 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: BIA.
Timeline
- Discovered — August 22, 2026
- Contained — August 23, 2026
- Controlled — August 28, 2026
- Declared out — August 28, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — August 25, 2026
- Record last updated — September 17, 2026
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tule Rd Fire | 24,180 | 2026 | 9 mi |
| Boundary Rd Fire | 1,210 | 2025 | 8 mi |
| Big Horn Fire | 51,569 | 2024 | 19 mi |
| Beam Road Fire | 8,542 | 2024 | 19 mi |
| Glade Creek Fire | 12,765 | 2018 | 12 mi |
| Glade 3 Fire | 10,669 | 2017 | 8 mi |
| Tule #6 Fire | 6,200 | 2016 | 10 mi |
| Beam Road Fire | 1,293 | 2016 | 18 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 Colwash Fire?
In Yakima County, WA, 5 Miles W from Mabton, WA. The nearest city in our list is Yakima, WA, about 33 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Colwash Fire?
39,103 acres (about 61 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Colwash Fire contained?
It was reported 100% contained, and was declared out on August 28, 2026.
What caused the Colwash Fire?
The cause is recorded as natural. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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