Little Giant Fire map & updates
The Little Giant Fire is burning in Chelan County, WA (30 Miles NW from Leavenworth, WA). Latest size 172,896 acres, 93% contained.
Little Giant Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-09-29). 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 Little Giant Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Chelan, WA | 40 mi |
| Wenatchee, WA | 48 mi |
| Marysville, WA | 62 mi |
| Sammamish, WA | 62 mi |
| Everett, WA | 63 mi |
| Redmond, WA | 64 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: USFS.
Timeline
- Discovered — July 16, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — September 29, 2026
- Record last updated — September 30, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Little Giant Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomas Fire | 3,618 | 2025 | 8 mi |
| Airplane Lake Fire | 6,956 | 2023 | 8 mi |
| White River Fire | 5,700 | 2022 | 10 mi |
| Minnow Ridge Fire | 5,350 | 2022 | 8 mi |
| Irving Peak Fire | 5,700 | 2022 | 12 mi |
| Nason Fire | 1,321 | 2021 | 14 mi |
| Chikamin Fire | 2,151 | 2020 | 7 mi |
| Buck Creek Fire | 3,880 | 2016 | 7 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 Little Giant Fire?
In Chelan County, WA, 30 Miles NW from Leavenworth, WA. The nearest city in our list is Chelan, WA, about 40 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Little Giant Fire?
172,896 acres (about 270 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Little Giant Fire contained?
It was reported 93% contained.
What caused the Little Giant Fire?
The cause is recorded as natural. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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