What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of July 11, 2026, the Chelan Hills Fire burned in Douglas County, Washington, near Orondo and the Chelan Hills area. The fire burned through grass, timber, and ponderosa pine fuels west of U.S. Highway 97, south of Beebe Bridge (1).
Rapid fire growth, dry vegetation, and windy conditions prompted a large emergency response, with firefighters working to protect threatened homes and slow the fire's spread.
Which cities or areas are affected by the Chelan Hills Fire?
The following cities and areas were affected by the Chelan Hills Fire:
- Beebe Bridge area
- Box Canyon Road area
- Chelan Hills
- Orondo
- U.S. Highway 97 corridor
What is the current containment status of the Chelan Hills Fire?
As of July 11, 2026, the Chelan Hills Fire burned approximately 9,861.6 acres and is 100% contained.
Firefighters successfully contained the fire using engines, hand crews, bulldozers, and aircraft where conditions allowed. Crews protected homes, strengthened fire lines, and prevented further spread despite hot, dry weather and challenging terrain during suppression efforts (2).
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
All evacuation orders, evacuation warnings, and emergency alerts have been lifted.
How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of July 11, 2026, this fire is 100% contained.
