Kaiser Canyon Fire map & updates
The Kaiser Canyon Fire burned in Okanogan County, WA (1 Miles S from Nespelem, WA). Final reported size 138,293 acres, 100% contained.
Kaiser Canyon Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-08-24). 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 Kaiser Canyon Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Chelan, WA | 53 mi |
| Spokane, WA | 78 mi |
| Wenatchee, WA | 79 mi |
| Spokane Valley, WA | 85 mi |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 105 mi |
| Ellensburg, WA | 107 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: BIA.
Timeline
- Discovered — July 16, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — August 24, 2026
- Record last updated — October 13, 2026
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swawilla I Fire | 53,723 | 2024 | 14 mi |
| Chuweah Creek Fire | 36,752 | 2021 | 8 mi |
| Greenhouse Fire | 5,320 | 2020 | 4 mi |
| Lower Coyote Creek Fire | 2,582 | 2020 | 6 mi |
| Elmer City Fire | 2,100 | 2019 | 5 mi |
| Elmer City Fire | 5,237 | 2016 | 7 mi |
| North Star Fire | 218,138 | 2015 | 15 mi |
| Cub Creek Fire | 3,769 | 2014 | 15 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 Kaiser Canyon Fire?
In Okanogan County, WA, 1 Miles S from Nespelem, WA. The nearest city in our list is Chelan, WA, about 53 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Kaiser Canyon Fire?
138,293 acres (about 216 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Kaiser Canyon Fire contained?
It was reported 100% contained.
What caused the Kaiser Canyon Fire?
The cause is recorded as natural. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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