Ptarmigan Fire map & updates
The Ptarmigan Fire is burning in Okanogan County, WA (20 Miles NW from Mazama, WA). Latest size 25,166 acres, 75% contained.
Ptarmigan Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-09-23). 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 Ptarmigan Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Chelan, WA | 81 mi |
| Bellingham, WA | 86 mi |
| Marysville, WA | 95 mi |
| Everett, WA | 99 mi |
| Wenatchee, WA | 106 mi |
| Redmond, WA | 112 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: USFS.
Timeline
- Discovered — July 17, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — September 23, 2026
- Record last updated — September 28, 2026
Air quality and wind near the Ptarmigan Fire
Alerts for the fire area
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Border 2 Fire | 9,108 | 2026 | 19 mi |
| Parks Fire | 20,759 | 2022 | 5 mi |
| Kid Fire | 5,100 | 2022 | 5 mi |
| Three Fools Fire | 2,183 | 2022 | 12 mi |
| Varden Fire | 1,710 | 2021 | 24 mi |
| Mcleod Fire | 24,411 | 2018 | 19 mi |
| Diamond Creek Fire | 128,272 | 2017 | 11 mi |
| Upper Falls Fire | 8,120 | 2014 | 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 Ptarmigan Fire?
In Okanogan County, WA, 20 Miles NW from Mazama, WA. The nearest city in our list is Chelan, WA, about 81 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Ptarmigan Fire?
25,166 acres (about 39 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Ptarmigan Fire contained?
It was reported 75% contained.
What caused the Ptarmigan Fire?
The cause is recorded as natural. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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