While new fires burning in Douglas County and Umatilla County have dominated headlines over the holiday weekend, two earlier Pacific Northwest fires are showing progress toward containment. The Crawford Oaks Fire in Klickitat County, Washington and the Shingle Creek Fire near Riggins, Idaho have both made significant progress, offering some good news amid an active week on the fire lines.

Crawford Oaks Fire, Klickitat County, Washington

The Crawford Oaks Fire, burning five miles northeast of Dallesport, Washington — near the Columbia River in Klickitat County — reached 90 percent containment as of the NIFC July 5 situation report, with a final size of 384 acres. The Washington Department of Natural Resources' Southeast Region is managing the incident.

The fire ignited on July 3, 2026, and initially spread rapidly through grass, brush, and hardwood litter in the dry terrain above the Columbia River Gorge, prompting Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation orders for nearby residents and temporarily closing State Route 14. Firefighting aircraft, including planes making retardant drops over the Columbia River, were visible during the height of the fire's activity.

Evacuation levels have since been downgraded. Level 3 orders were reduced to Level 2 "Get Set" and subsequently to Level 1 "Get Ready" advisories as crews gained control of the fire's perimeter. SR 14 was reopened following the road closure. No significant injuries were reported.

Shingle Creek Fire, Idaho

The Shingle Creek Fire, burning approximately six miles southwest of Riggins in Adams County, Idaho, is 80 percent contained at 628 acres. The fire is managed by Idaho's Craig Mountain Supervisory Area Office as a state incident. Riggins, a small community on the Salmon River, is a popular whitewater and outdoor recreation hub. No evacuations related to the Shingle Creek Fire are currently in effect.

National Incident Roundup

Across the West, several other large fires continue to burn at various stages of containment:

  • Pocket Fire (Arizona): 25,597 acres, 38% contained, 7 miles north of Sedona on the Coconino National Forest
  • Sacaton Fire (New Mexico): 8,638 acres, 0% contained, 15 miles east of Glenwood in the Gila Wilderness, Gila National Forest
  • Beehive Fire (New Mexico): 4,728 acres, 43% contained, Carson National Forest near Tres Piedras
  • Lost Cabin Fire (Montana): 305 acres, 0% containment, 35 miles south of Billings in Carbon County — a new incident
  • Deer Hollow Fire (Montana): 402 acres, 80% contained, 2 miles southeast of Darby in Ravalli County
  • Log Road Fire (Nebraska): 1,526 acres, 81% contained, 13 miles northwest of Crawford in Sioux County

Alaska Fire Activity

Alaska continues to account for 12 of the nation's 41 large fires, the most of any state. Most are burning in remote tundra and boreal forest areas where full suppression is not attempted. Notable Alaska fires include the 2,809-acre Kathul Fire northwest of Eagle, the 1,988-acre Kilusiktok Fire northeast of Koyuk, and the 1,733-acre Mud Fire southeast of Kaltag. Alaska's remote fire activity, while not directly threatening populated areas, contributes to the national resource demand picture.

For the most current information on all active fires, visit NIFC's National Fire News at nifc.gov or InciWeb at inciweb.nwcg.gov.