Peterson Fire map & updates
The Peterson Fire is burning in Klickitat County, WA. Latest size 1,000 acres.
Peterson Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-07-31). 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 Peterson Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Richland, WA | 39 mi |
| Kennewick, WA | 43 mi |
| Pasco, WA | 45 mi |
| Yakima, WA | 53 mi |
| Ellensburg, WA | 78 mi |
| Hood River, OR | 78 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: C&L.
Timeline
- Discovered — June 26, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — July 31, 2026
- Record last updated — July 3, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Peterson Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boundary Rd Fire | 1,210 | 2025 | 18 mi |
| Tower Road Fire | 2,750 | 2023 | 12 mi |
| Byron Hill Fire | 1,800 | 2022 | 15 mi |
| Glade Creek Fire | 12,765 | 2018 | 11 mi |
| Rn Fire | 1,455 | 2018 | 15 mi |
| Montecito Fire | 1,877 | 2018 | 18 mi |
| Glade 3 Fire | 10,669 | 2017 | 13 mi |
| South Ward Gap Fire | 5,000 | 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 Peterson Fire?
In Klickitat County, WA. The nearest city in our list is Richland, WA, about 39 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Peterson Fire?
1,000 acres (about 2 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Peterson Fire contained?
Containment has not been reported yet.
What caused the Peterson Fire?
The cause is recorded as human. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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