What are the name and location of the wildfires?
As of June 15, 2026, the Tule Fire, Juniper Dunes Fire, and Highway 730/Twin Sisters Fire are burning in southeastern Washington, prompting ongoing firefighting efforts across the region.
The Tule Fire is burning near the 4100 Block of Tule Road south of Toppenish in Washington, near Satus Peak and within the Yakima region (1).
The Juniper Dunes Fire is burning approximately 3.6 miles east-southeast of Kruse Road in Franklin County, Washington, within the Juniper Dunes wilderness area, which is currently closed to the public (2).
The Highway 730/Twin Sisters Fire is burning near US Highway 730 and Milepost 5 in Walla Walla County, Washington, and has spread toward the Oregon border into Umatilla County, Oregon (3).
Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfires?
The cities and areas affected by the Tule Fire, Juniper Dunes Fire, and Highway 730/Twin Sisters Fire include:
- Franklin County, Washington
- Hatch Grade, southeast of Walla Walla, Washington
- Juniper Dunes wilderness area, Washington
- Kruse Road area, Franklin County, Washington
- Oregon border area near the Washington-Oregon state line
- Port Kelley along Highway 730, Washington
- Satus Peak area south of Toppenish, Washington
- Toppenish, Washington
- Umatilla County, Oregon
- US Highway 730 corridor between Walla Walla and the Oregon border
- Walla Walla County, Washington
- Yakima region, Washington
What is the current containment status of the wildfires?
As of June 15, 2026, the Tule Fire has burned approximately 5,000 acres and remains 0% contained as firefighters continue suppression efforts.
The Juniper Dunes Fire has burned approximately 3,627 acres and is also reported at 0% containment, with crews working in challenging wilderness terrain.
The Highway 730/Twin Sisters Fire has burned approximately 3,638 acres and remains 0% contained as firefighting operations continue along the fire perimeter.
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
Evacuation orders remain in place for areas affected by the Highway 730/Twin Sisters Fire. A Level 3 "Go" evacuation order is in effect for Hatch Grade and nearby areas, meaning residents should evacuate immediately due to the threat posed by the wildfire. A Level 1 "Ready" alert remains in effect for areas along Highway 730 from Port Kelley to the Oregon border, advising residents to stay informed and be prepared to evacuate if conditions worsen.
There are currently no reported evacuation orders associated with the Tule Fire or the Juniper Dunes Fire. However, the Juniper Dunes area remains closed to the public while firefighting operations continue.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to avoid active fire areas, follow instructions from local authorities, and monitor official emergency channels for the latest information on fire conditions and evacuation alerts.
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 June 15, 2026,
The Tule Fire is 0% contained.
The Juniper Dunes Fire is 0% contained.
The Highway 730/Twin Sisters Fire is 0% contained.
