What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of September 3, 2026, the Kaiser Canyon Fire is burning south of the 900 Block of Buffalo Lake Road S near Nespelem in Okanogan and Ferry counties, Washington.
The wildfire has spread across portions of the Colville Reservation, threatening nearby communities and infrastructure while burning near the Columbia River, Owhi Flats, and the State Route 155 corridor (1).
Which cities or areas are affected by the Kaiser Canyon Fire?
The cities and areas affected by the Kaiser Canyon Fire include:
- Buffalo Lake Road
- Columbia River Campground
- Colville
- Ferry County
- Nespelem
- Okanogan County
- Owhi Flats
- Park City Loop Road
- Rebecca Lake Road
- State Route 155 corridor
What is the current containment status of the Kaiser Canyon Fire?
As of September 3, 2026, the Kaiser Canyon Fire has burned approximately 138,293 acres and is 99% contained.
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
All the evacuation orders for the Kaiser Canyon Fire have been lifted as of September 3.
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 September 3, 2026, the Kaiser Canyon Fire is 99% contained.
