High Lava Fire map & updates
The High Lava Fire is burning in Skamania County, WA (11 Miles NW from Stabler, WA). Latest size 2,899 acres, 90% contained.
High Lava Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-09-04). 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 High Lava Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Gresham, OR | 30 mi |
| Vancouver, WA | 31 mi |
| Hood River, OR | 31 mi |
| Portland, OR | 37 mi |
| Lake Oswego, OR | 42 mi |
| Beaverton, OR | 43 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: USFS.
Timeline
- Discovered — July 23, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — September 4, 2026
- Record last updated — October 1, 2026
Air quality and wind near the High Lava Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whisky Creek Fire | 3,239 | 2024 | 23 mi |
| Siouxon Fire | 2,359 | 2022 | 5 mi |
| Nakia Creek Fire | 1,918 | 2022 | 15 mi |
| Big Hollow Fire | 24,995 | 2020 | 7 mi |
| Eagle Creek Fire | 48,488 | 2017 | 20 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 High Lava Fire?
In Skamania County, WA, 11 Miles NW from Stabler, WA. The nearest city in our list is Gresham, OR, about 30 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the High Lava Fire?
2,899 acres (about 5 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the High Lava Fire contained?
It was reported 90% contained.
What caused the High Lava Fire?
The cause is recorded as natural. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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