Kaiser Canyon

A Community Meeting will be held at the Lucy Covington Center – East Auditorium at 21 Colville St., Nespelem, WA tonight at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be recorded for anyone who is unable to attend.

Fire growth continued to the west along the Columbia River Road. Warm and dry conditions were present throughout the fire area yesterday. Red Flag Days are expected later this week.

Fire managers remain committed to a full suppression strategy, with the highest priorities being public and firefighter safety, along with the protection of homes, communities and critical infrastructure. Existing dozer line from the 2021 Whitmore Fire is being reopened and utilized to create and strengthen fire lines.

Operations: Structure and resource protection continued along the Columbia River Road, ensuring firefighter safety, and establishing and strengthening containment lines around the fire. The crews, engines, heavy equipment and aviation resources are arriving to strengthen fire suppression efforts. The focus along the eastern perimeter of the fire is constructing fireline and tying in with existing dozer line.

In areas where steep, rugged, and inaccessible terrain limits direct firefighting efforts, crews are evaluating indirect tactics and identifying opportunities to safely construct and reinforce containment lines. Aircraft and indirect suppression methods will be used where conditions and terrain allow.

CEM

7/20/2026

Okanogan County Emergency Management 5h

UPDATE: Kaiser Canyon Fire, Nespelem, WA. Reduce Evacuation Levels for Agency and Nespelem.

Issued: 07-20-2026 at 06:55 PM

Agency Campus and Town of Nespelem evacuation level has been reduced to Level 2 BE READY.

All other evacuations levels remain the same.

State Route 155 remains CLOSED from Park City Loop Road to Mile Post 61.

Columbia River Road remains CLOSED from State Route 155 to Kartar Road.

Cache Creek Road remains CLOSED from Nespelem to State Route 21.

Buffalo Lake Road remains CLOSED from Rebecca Lake Rd to White Buffalo.

Use extra caution when traveling within evacuation areas.

Fire personnel and emergency equipment are actively working in the area, follow all road closures.

Be aware of your surroundings and be prepared to take action if conditions change.

Okanogan County Emergency Management will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.

Monitor the Okanogan County Emergency Management Active Incidents page for latest official updates.

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Daniel L Pratt · Jul 21, 1:14 AM · expires Jul 22, 7:57 AM

Summary of the Kaiser Canyon Wildfire WebpageThis webpage provides real-time updates and resources regarding the Kaiser Canyon wildfire in Okanogan County, Washington. Here are the key points from the page:Fire Status:The Kaiser Canyon wildfire is currently active with 0% containment. The latest mapped perimeter is 53,321 acres, but fresh satellite data suggests the fire may have grown to approximately 58,047 acres.

The fire was first reported on July 16, 2026. The fire is spreading primarily east-northeast, with a recent growth rate of about 18,598 acres per day. Satellite data shows the fire is not currently moving toward the user's location (example given: 54.

6 miles south of the fire). Evacuations and Closures:There are currently 8 evacuation notices and 2 road closures in effect. Residents are advised to follow official evacuation orders from local authorities.

Weather Conditions:Near Nespelem, WA, the weather is mild (66°F, 42% humidity) with light winds, but wind direction and speed can change rapidly, affecting fire behavior. Assistance and Resources:Those affected by the fire can contact local officials and the American Red Cross for relief and temporary shelter. Contact information for assistance is provided (e.

g. , Taressa Marchand at 509-634-0944 and Jessica Farmer at 509-846-5101). Community and Reporting:The site is community-funded and run by volunteers, offering live maps, incident logs, and field updates from verified reporters.

Users can view live wildfire cameras, set up alerts, and subscribe to incident feeds. Disclaimer:The site is not affiliated with any government agency and encourages users to cross-reference information with official sources, especially for evacuation decisions. This summary captures the main features and current status of the Kaiser Canyon wildfire as presented on the webpage.

Colville Tribal Broadcasts, News and Information - · 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 If you have lost your home in the Kaiser Canyon Fire in Nespelem, Washington, and need assistance with relief items or temporary shelter, please contact Taressa Marchand at 509-634-0944 to be connected with the American Red Cross and begin the assistance application process. If you have lost your home or experienced other losses as a result of the Kaiser Canyon Fire, please contact Jessica Farmer with the Okanogan County Long-Term Recovery Group for guidance on next steps and available recovery resources. Phone: 509-846-5101 Email: jessicaocdcm@gmail.

com If you know someone who has been affected by the Kaiser Canyon Fire, please share this information to help connect them with available assistance

Colville Tribal Broadcasts, News and Information - Kaiser fire update 7/18/2026

Kaiser Canyon 7/17/2026

Kaiser Canyon 7/17/2026

Direction of spread ⚠️ The new heat is centered north/northwest of the fire, reaching up to ~7. 5 miles from the centroid. The hotspot footprint now extends north of latitude 48.

24 — that's past Nespelem's latitude, consistent with the existing Level 3 evacuation (fire moving north along the Columbia River corridor). Official numbers should catch up when NIFC posts its next update or the morning perimeter flight is processed.

This is not official , Kaiser Canyon Growth Estimate Official mapped perimeter: 12,495 ac (perimeter flown Jul 17, ~5:37 PM PDT — polygon verified, it computes to ~12,400 ac) Overnight satellite passes (2:00 & 4:00 AM PDT, Jul 18): 417 active heat detections near the fire — 403 of them are OUTSIDE the mapped perimeter Those outside detections cover ~282 distinct 375-meter pixels ≈ ~9,800 acres of new fire ground 19 high-confidence detections, ~2,450 MW total radiative power outside the line 📊 Rough estimate: ~20,000–22,500 acres