What the Fire?

Official U.S. Wildfire Information Sources – August 2026

Direct links to the primary official sources for current wildfire activity across the United States. Always check these first for the most accurate, real-time updates on size, containment, evacuations, and closures.

National Overview

• InciWeb – Incident Information System
  Official interagency system for individual large wildfire incidents nationwide. Maps, updates, photos, closures, and contacts.
• National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC)
  National logistical support center. Current statistics, preparedness levels, and overall fire activity.
• NIFC Fire Information
  National Fire News, Incident Management Situation Reports, and statistics.

California – Gann Fire (Calaveras County)

• Gann Fire – Official CAL FIRE Incident Page
  Most direct source: acres, containment, evacuations (CCU zones), resources, maps, and updates.
• CAL FIRE Home
  Statewide California wildfire incidents and conditions.

Washington State

• Washington DNR – Current Wildfire Incident Information
  State overview and dashboard links.
• Washington DNR Wildfire Portal
  Notable incidents and resources.

Specific Washington Incidents (InciWeb)

• Spokane Area Fires (Old Trails, Autumn Lane, Fairview)
  Official updates on the Spokane Complex – acres, containment, structure impacts, and progress.
• Little Giant Fire
  Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest / near Leavenworth – size, containment, structure threat, and operations.
• Kaiser Canyon Fire
  Colville Reservation / Okanogan County – acres, containment, and updates.

Note: Evacuation orders and local alerts are issued by county sheriff or emergency management offices. Always follow those directions and sign up for local emergency alerts. Information changes rapidly — refresh the official pages above for the latest.

Sources compiled from primary agency websites (InciWeb, NIFC, CAL FIRE, Washington DNR). For air quality, also check AirNow.gov.