State Fire Mobilization for Three Tri-Cities Area Fires

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  State fire assistance was mobilized for three wildfires in Washington State“State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Pow Wah Kee Canyon Fire located in Asotin County, near the City of Clarkston.”
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  State fire assistance was mobilized on July 16-17, 2026“State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Pow Wah Kee Canyon Fire located in Asotin County, near the City of Clarkston.”
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  State fire assistance was mobilized according to Washington State Patrol records“State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Pow Wah Kee Canyon Fire located in Asotin County, near the City of Clarkston.”
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  The Pow Wah Kee Canyon Fire in Asotin County is 350 acres“This fire is estimated at 350 acres and growing.”
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  The Kaiser Canyon Fire in Okanogan County is 2,200 acres“The Kaiser Canyon Fire started on July 16, 2026, at approximately 6:04 a.m. This fire is estimated at 2,200 acres and growing.”
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  The Devils Canyon/Wallace Walker Fires in Franklin County are under state mobilization“State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Devils Canyon and Wallace Walker Fires located in Franklin County, near the city of Kahlotus.”
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  The Kaiser Canyon Fire is the largestNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The Kaiser Canyon Fire has Level 3 evacuations in effect“Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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  The Pow Wah Kee Canyon Fire is threatening homes“It is burning in grass and brush, and is threatening homes, infrastructure, and croplands.”
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  The Pow Wah Kee Canyon Fire is threatening infrastructure“It is burning in grass and brush, and is threatening homes, infrastructure, and croplands.”
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  The Pow Wah Kee Canyon Fire is threatening croplands“It is burning in grass and brush, and is threatening homes, infrastructure, and croplands.”
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  The Pow Wah Kee Canyon Fire has no evacuations“No evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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  The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 2“The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated to Level 2, partial activation, to help coordinate state assistance for the Pow Wah Kee Canyon Fire.”
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  The State Emergency Operations Center at Camp Murray is activated for all three firesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  State resources include one helicopter for the Asotin fire“Mobilization specialists from the Fire Protection Bureau have ordered one helicopter to aid in containment efforts.”
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  State resources include four strike teams for the Okanogan fire“Mobilization specialists from the Fire Protection Bureau have ordered four strike teams to aid in containment efforts.”
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  Fire causes remain under investigation“The fire cause is currently under investigation.”