https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/okanogan-wenatchee, https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/

Wildcat Fire 2025, Naches Ranger District, 10237 Highway 12, Naches, WA (2026)

10/10/2025

🔥Wildcat Fire Update for the weekend of October 10-12, 2025

Size: 15,592 acres
Incident start date: August 25, 2025
Containment: 5%
Cause: Lightning

Location: Near Bumping Lake in the WilliamO. Douglas Wilder. 30 miles northwest of Naches, Washington in Yakima County
Fuels: Timber (litterand understory)
Total Personnel: 130

Current situation: Firefighters are continuing mop-up operations around Goose Prairie, and are assessing and mitigating hazards tress for public safety. There has been minimal fire activity over the last couple of days. Command of the fire was transferred to a local Naches Ranger District’s Type 4 incident management organization the evening of Thursday, October 8.

Today’s Activities: Firefighters will continue to patrol the fire lines near Bumping Lake, Goose Prairie, and Highway 410. Suppression repair activities will continue, and crews will work to complete remaining brush piling and repair of roads damaged by fire-related traffic.

Weather and Fire Activity: Fire activity has been minimal. The fire is receiving light rain this morning, with more rain and wind today and through the weekend.

Evacuations: The evacuation level remains at Level 2. Yakima County has declared a LEVEL 2 – GET SET evacuation level for Goose Prairie and Bumping River Road. To sign-up for Yakima County alerts, see: https://yakimacounty.us/350/Emergency-Management.

Closures: State Route (SR) 410 remains open. However, due to ongoing fire activity, both the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and Mount Rainier National Park have closures in place, including a section of the Pacific Crest Trail #2000 from the intersection of Bumping Lake Trail #971 to the Chinook Pass Trailhead at SR 410. The Bumping River Road remains closed to the general public at the junction of SR-410; however, it remains open for residents of Goose Prairie to access their private property only. A map and information are available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/okanogan-wenatchee/alerts/wildcat- fire-closure-naches-ranger-district-updated-sept-5-2025. Access on SR 123 in the National Park between Cayuse and Stevens Canyon Road is temporarily closed due to a construction project. Information for National Park alerts is available at https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/conditions.htm.

Smoke: Smoke continues to affect the areas around the Wildcat Fire depending on the wind direction. Learn more at www.airnow.gov/wildfires/ and from Washington Smoke Blog at https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/.

Safety: Fire danger is high. To avoid causing a spark that starts the next wildfire, respect current fire restrictions and use caution with ignition sources. Additional information about fire restrictions on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/okanogan-wenatchee/alerts.

10/08/2025

🔥On the Wildcat Fire, our crews have been working hard to keep firefighters safe. We’ve been cutting down hazardous snags (dead or unstable trees) that could fall and threaten crews on the line.
🌲First, we remove dangerous trees ahead of the fire to reduce risks before it arrives. Then, once an area has burned and mop-up begins, we return to take out any burned-out snags so ground crews can work safely.
🏠 Removing snags not only keeps roads open — it also allows firefighters to safely engage remaining heat and hotspots in the area. Without this work, suppression crews face dangerous conditions that limit their ability to fully contain and control fire activity near infrastructure.
🚧 We’re utilizing a Heavy Equipment Task Force for the snag removal that includes feller bunchers and log loaders.
⚠👷‍♀️ Safety is always our top priority, and every snag we remove makes the fireline a safer place for those on the ground.

10/08/2025

*This is the Spanish language translation of today's Wildcat Fire Update.* Facebook may auto-translate this post to English. Please follow this link to see the English version: https: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/waowf-wildcat-fire

Actualización del incendio Wildcat- Martes 7 de octubre, 2025 – 6 pm

Tamaño: 15,472 acres | Fecha de inicio del incidente 25 de agosto de 2025
Contención: 5% | Causa: Rayo | Personnel total: 148
Ubicación: Cerca de Bumping Lake en los espacios naturales de William O. Douglas, 30 millas al noroeste de Naches, Washington en el condado de Yakima Combustibles: Restos de madera (desperdicios y sotobosque)

Situación actual: Los bomberos han tenido éxito en proteger las residencias privadas y otras infraestructuras a lo largo de la orilla del lago y dentro de las áreas de Goose Prairie y Highway 410. La actividad de incendios ha sido de baja a moderada en los últimos días, el aumento en la superficie de incendios se debe principalmente a las operaciones de quema para fortalecer las líneas de contención. Los bomberos han comenzado a reparar el cortafuego y transportando el exceso de equipo a la orilla del lago y las líneas de contingencia al sur y al oeste del incendio.

Actividades de hoy: Los bomberos continuarán patrullando los cortafuego cerca de Bumping Lake, Goose Prairie y la carretera 410 y verificarán si hay focos de calor que puedan amenazar las líneas de contención. Continuarán las actividades de reparación por causa de la extinción y las cuadrillas terminarán de acumular la maleza restante y repararán las carreteras dañadas por el tráfico relacionado con el fuego. En la División Alfa y Whisky, el incendio está en estado de patrulla y en la División Romeo los bomberos están trabajando con recursos aéreos en el incendio cercas de American Ridge. Las aeronaves continuarán apoyando las operaciones de extinción y neutralización con vuelos de reconocimiento para verificar la actividad del fuego y también se utilizarán helicópteros para transportar el exceso de equipo desde ubicaciones remotas.

El miércoles 8 de octubre a las 830 p.m se llevará a cabo a transferencia del mando del incendio a una organización local de gestión de incidentes Tipo 4 del Distrito de Guardabosques de Naches. y el jueves será el último día para el Puesto de Comando de Incidentes en el Centro de Trabajo de Chinook.

Clima y actividad de incendios: Debido a las recuperaciones moderadas de la humedad relativa por la noche combinadas con cielos despejados por la tarde, el incendio puede experimentar una actividad moderada en la sección NE de American Ridge. Estará mayormente soleado con una máxima cerca a los 70. La probabilidad de lluvia húmeda es del 0%. Se espera una propagación moderada del fuego. El comportamiento del fuego será por las laderas, retrocediendo y arrastrándose y afectado por los vientos del este por la tarde.

Evacuaciones: El condado de Yakima declaró un NIVEL de evacuación 2 “ESTÉ LISTO” para los residentes de Goose Prairie y la carretera Bumping River Road. Para suscribirse a las alertas del condado de Yakima, visite https://yakimacounty.us/350/Emergency-Management.

Cierres: La SR 410 permanece abierta. Sin embargo, debido a la actividad constante del incendio, tanto el Bosque Nacional Okanogan-Wenatchee como el Parque Nacional Mount Rainier han puesto en marcha cierres, incluyendo una parte del Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) #2000, desde la intersección del sendero #971 Bumping Lake hasta el sendero de Chinook Pass en la vía SR 410. La carretera de Bumping Lake se encuentra cerrada en la unión con la SR 410, aunque permanece abierta para los residentes de Goose Prairie. Encontrará un mapa y más información disponible en https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/okanogan-wenatchee/alerts/wildcat- fire-closure-naches-ranger-district-updated-sept-5-2025. El acceso en la carretera SR 123 en el Parque Nacional entre Cayuse y Stevens Canyon Road está cerrado temporalmente debido a un proyecto de construcción. Información para las alertas de los Parques Nacionales está disponible en https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/conditions.htm.
Humo: Las zonas alrededor del incendio Wildcat siguen afectadas por el humo y dependiendo en qué dirección sopla el viento. Conozca más en www.airnow.gov/wildfires/ y en el blog sobre el humo en Washington en https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/.
Seguridad: Sigue muy alto el peligro de incendio. Para evitar que una chispa inicie el próximo incendio forestal, respete las restricciones actuales de incendios y tenga mucho cuidado con las fuentes de ignición. Información actual sobre restricciones de incendios dentro del Bosque Nacional Okanogan-Wenatchee se puede encontrar en https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/okanogan-wenatchee/alerts.

10/08/2025

Wildcat Fire Update--Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Size: 15,472 acres Incident start date: August 25, 2025
Containment: 5% Cause: Lightning
Location: Near Bumping Lake in the William O. Douglas Wilder. 30 miles northwest of Naches, Washington in Yakima County Fuels: Timber (litter and understory)
Total Personnel: 148

Current situation: Firefighters have been successful protecting private residences and other infrastructure along the lakeshore and within the Goose Prairie and Highway 410 areas. There has been low to moderate fire activity over the last several days, the increase in fire acreage is mainly due to firing operations to strengthen containment lines. Firefighters have begun fire line repairs backhauling excess equipment along the lakeshore and contingency lines south and west of the fire.

Today’s Activities: Firefighters will continue to patrol the fire lines near Bumping Lake, Goose Prairie, and Highway 410 and check for any hot spots that may threaten containment lines. Suppression repair activities will continue, and crews will work to complete remaining brush piling and repair of roads damaged by fire-related traffic. In Division Alpha and Whiskey, the fire is in patrol status and in Division Romeo firefighters are working with aerial resources on the fire in the vicinity of American Ridge. Aircraft will continue to support suppression and mop-up operations with reconnaissance flights to check for fire activity and helicopters will also be used to backhaul excess equipment from remote locations.

** Transfer of command of the fire to a local Naches Ranger District’s Type 4 incident management organization will take place Wednesday, October 8 at 830 p.m. and Thursday will be the last day for the Incident Command Post at the Chinook Work Center.

Weather and Fire Activity: With moderate RH recoveries overnight combined with clear skies in the afternoon, the fire may experience moderate fire behavior in the NE section of American Ridge. Mostly sunny with a high near 70. Chance of wetting rain is 0%. Moderate fire spread expected. Fire behavior will be flanking, backing and creeping affected by east afternoon winds.

Evacuations: Yakima County has declared a LEVEL 2 – GET SET evacuation level for Goose Prairie and Bumping River Road. To sign-up for Yakima County alerts, see: https://yakimacounty.us/350/Emergency-Management.

Closures: State Route (SR) 410 remains open. However, due to ongoing fire activity, both the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and Mount Rainier National Park have closures in place, including a section of the Pacific Crest Trail #2000 from the intersection of Bumping Lake Trail #971 to the Chinook Pass Trailhead at SR 410. The Bumping River Road remains closed to the general public at the junction of SR-410; however, it remains open for residents of Goose Prairie to access their private property only. A map and information are available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/okanogan-wenatchee/alerts/wildcat- fire-closure-naches-ranger-district-updated-sept-5-2025. Access on SR 123 in the National Park between Cayuse and Stevens Canyon Road is temporarily closed due to a construction project. Information for National Park alerts is available at https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/conditions.htm.

Smoke: Smoke continues to affect the areas around the Wildcat Fire depending on the wind direction. Learn more at www.airnow.gov/wildfires/ and from Washington Smoke Blog at https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/.

Safety: Fire danger is high. To avoid causing a spark that starts the next wildfire, respect current fire restrictions and use caution with ignition sources. Additional information about fire restrictions on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/okanogan-wenatchee/alerts.

10/03/2025

*This is the Spanish language translation of today's Wildcat Fire Update.* Facebook may auto-translate this post to English. Please follow this link to see the English version: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/waowf-wildcat-fire/wildcat-fire-update-10-03-2025

Actualización del incendio Wildcat

Tamaño: 14,500 acres | Contención: 5% | Causa: Rayo | Personal total: 20

Situación actual: No ha habido mucha lluvia los últimos cuatro días sobre el incendio y se ha desplazado por unos 1000 acres adicionales hacia el noreste. Parte de esta esto se debe al trabajo de quema que se había planificado enseguida a Bumping River Road con el propósito de quemar secciones de combustible no quemado (madera, pasto y sotobosque) para agregar profundidad y fortalecer la línea de contención.

Hoy y sábado: Las cuadrillas siguen trabajando en secciones de combustible que no se han quemado en el lado oeste de Goose Prairie hasta Wells Road. Además están desplazando fuego a Bumping River Road en el lado este de Goose Prairie, y hacia el este hasta el área frente a Cougar Flats. El trabajo de proteger estructuras a lo largo de Bumping River Road incluyen cabañas, Edge Water y Ski Bowl Lodge. Estas operaciones en la SR-410 incluyen las áreas de cabaña FS, American River, Idle Hour y Sleepy Hollow.

** Las actualizaciones de información sobre el incendio se realizarán a medida que ocurran cambios significativos o aumente la actividad del incendio.

RECUERDE: Si usted vuela un dron, ¡nosotros no podemos volar! Operar un dron cerca de un incendio forestal representa un grave riesgo para la vida de los bomberos y retrasa los esfuerzos de extinción.

Condiciones meteorológicas la y actividad de incendios: Continuará el clima inestable y lluvioso hasta el sábado. Durante la noche, se pronostica una excelente recuperación en la humedad relevante. Se esperan vientos del noroeste el viernes, y se pondrán más fuertes a última hora de la tarde. Habrá condiciones parcialmente nubladas, y la temperatura estará casi a 61. Hay un 50% de probabilidad de lluvia. Se espera una propagación moderada del fuego. El comportamiento del fuego será actividad por las laderas y de retroceso afectado por los vientos de la tarde.

Evacuaciones: El condado de Yakima declaró un NIVEL de evacuación 2 “ESTÉ LISTO” para los residentes de Goose Prairie y la carretera Bumping River Road. Para suscribirse a las alertas del condado de Yakima, visite https://yakimacounty.us/350/Emergency-Management.

Cierres: La SR 410 permanece abierta. Sin embargo, debido a la actividad constante del incendio, tanto el Bosque Nacional Okanogan-Wenatchee como el Parque Nacional Mount Rainier han puesto en marcha cierres, incluyendo una parte del Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) #2000, desde la intersección del sendero #971 Bumping Lake hasta el sendero de Chinook Pass en la vía SR 410. La carretera de Bumping Lake se encuentra cerrada en la unión con la SR 410, aunque permanece abierta para los residentes de Goose Prairie. Encontrará un mapa y más información disponible en https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/okanogan-wenatchee/alerts/wildcat-fire-closure-naches-ranger-district-updated-sept-5-2025 . El acceso en la carretera SR 123 en el Parque Nacional entre Cayuse y Stevens Canyon Road está cerrado temporalmente debido a un proyecto de construcción. Información para las alertas de los Parques Nacionales está disponible en https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/conditions.htm.

Humo: Las zonas alrededor del incendio Wildcat siguen afectadas por el humo y dependiendo en qué dirección sopla el viento. Conozca más en www.airnow.gov/wildfires/ y en el blog sobre el humo en Washington en https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/.

Seguridad: Sigue muy alto el peligro de incendio. Para evitar que una chispa inicie el próximo incendio forestal, respete las restricciones actuales de incendios y evite cualquier fuente de ignición. Información actual sobre restricciones de incendios dentro del Bosque Nacional Okanogan-Wenatchee se puede encontrar en https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/okanogan-wenatchee/alerts.

Ubicación: Cerca de Bumping Lake en los espacios naturales de William O. Douglas, 30 millas al noroeste de Naches, Washington en el condado de Yakima
Combustibles: Restos de madera (desperdicios y sotobosque)

10/03/2025

Wildcat Fire Update- Friday, October 3, 2025- 1:30 pm

Size: 14,500 acres
Incident start date: August 25, 2025
Containment: 5%
Cause: Lightning
Location: Near Bumping Lake in the William O. Douglas Wilder. 30 miles northwest of Naches, Washington in Yakima County
Fuels: Timber (litter and understory)
Total Personnel: 20

Current situation:
The fire has not received a heavy amount of moisture and has grown approximately 1000 acres to the northeast over the past four days. Some of this acreage is due to planned firing operations adjacent to the Bumping River Road to treat pockets of unburnt fuel (down wood, grass, and understory) to add depth and to strengthen the containment line.

Today and Saturday: Crews are continuing to work on the un-burnt pockets of fuel on the West side of Goose Prairie down to Wells Road. They are also bringing fire down to the Bumping River Road on the east side of Goose Prairie, working east to the area across from Cougar Flats. Structure protection operations along Bumping River Road include Edge Water cabins and Ski Bowl Lodge. Structure protection operations on SR-410 include the FS cabin tracts, American River, Idle Hour and Sleepy Hollow.

**Fire information updates will occur as significant changes or increased fire activity happens.

REMINDER: If you fly a drone, we can’t fly! Operating a drone near a wildfire poses a serious risk to firefighter lives and delays suppression efforts.

Weather and Fire Activity: Unsettled, showery weather will continue through Saturday. Excellent overnight relevant humidity recovery is forecast. Anticipated northwesterly winds Friday, increasing in magnitude late in the afternoon. Partly cloudy conditions, with a high near 61. 50% chance of rain. Moderate fire spread expected. Fire behavior will be flanking and backing affected by afternoon winds.

Evacuations: Yakima County has declared a LEVEL 2 – GET SET evacuation level for Goose Prairie and Bumping River Road. To sign-up for Yakima County alerts, go to https://yakimacounty.us/350/Emergency-Management.

Closures: State Route (SR) 410 remains open. However, due to ongoing fire activity, both the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and Mount Rainier National Park have closures in place, including a section of the Pacific Crest Trail #2000 from the intersection of Bumping Lake Trail #971 to the Chinook Pass Trailhead at SR 410.

The Bumping River Road remains closed to the general public at the junction of SR-410; however, it remains open for residents of Goose Prairie to access their private property only. A map and information are available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/okanogan-wenatchee/alerts/wildcat- fire-closure-naches-ranger-district-updated-sept-5-2025.

Access on SR 123 in the National Park between Cayuse and Stevens Canyon Road is temporarily closed due to a construction project. Information for National Park alerts is available at https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/conditions.htm.

Smoke: Smoke continues to affect the areas around the Wildcat Fire depending on the wind direction. Learn more at www.airnow.gov/wildfires/ and from Washington Smoke Blog at https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/.

Safety: Fire danger remains high. To avoid causing a spark that starts the next wildfire, respect current fire restrictions and use caution with ignition sources. Additional information about fire restrictions on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/okanogan-wenatchee/alerts.

Fire Information Contact Email: [email protected] (inbox checked daily).

10/01/2025

Size: 14,333 acres Incident start date: August 25, 2025
Containment: 6% Cause: Lightning
Location: Near Bumping Lake in the William O. Douglas Wilderness, 30 miles northwest of Naches, Washington in Yakima County
Fuels: Timber (litter and understory)Total Personnel: 116

Current situation:
Given the fire growth to the northeast due to lack of moisture received over the past weekend, fire managers will keep the current organization and adjust staffing as needed in coming days. With the increase in cloud cover, high relative humidities and moisture over the last 24-hours, combined with clear skies in the afternoon on Tuesday, the fire experienced little growth with smoldering and creeping.

Today: An active weather pattern will continue to make for chances of periodic, scattered showers over the next few days. Rainfall amounts are expected to vary over relatively short distances. There is a low-end chance for an isolated thunderstorm to impact the sites. Generally light SW Winds are expected, with drier weather expected by late Thursday. Firefighters are working on prep work and suppression activities around Goose Prairie. Air operations and bucket work continue to slow the spread to the north, east and south.

**After today fire information updates will occur as significant changes or increased fire activity happens.

REMINDER: If you fly a drone, we can’t fly! Operating a drone near a wildfire poses a serious risk to firefighter lives and delays suppression efforts.

Weather and Fire Activity: Rain showers likely. It is partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Little to moderate fire spread is expected. Unless Fire receives moisture, we can anticipate single tree torching, in additional to flanking and backing affected by the afternoon winds.

Evacuations: Yakima County has declared a LEVEL 2 – GET SET evacuation level for Goose Prairie and Bumping River Road. To sign-up for Yakima County alerts, go to https://yakimacounty.us/350/Emergency-Management.

Closures: State Route (SR) 410 remains open. However, due to ongoing fire activity, both the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and Mount Rainier National Park have closures in place, including a section of the Pacific Crest Trail #2000 from the intersection of Bumping Lake Trail #971 to the Chinook Pass Trailhead at SR 410. The Bumping River Road remains closed to the general public at the junction of SR410, however, it remains open for residents of Goose Prairie to access their private property only. A map and information are available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/okanogan-wenatchee/alerts/wildcat- fire-closure-naches-ranger-district-updated-sept-5-2025. Access on SR 123 in the National Park between Cayuse and Stevens Canyon Road is temporarily closed due to a construction project. Information for National Park alerts is available at https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/conditions.htm.

Smoke: Smoke continues to affect the areas around the Wildcat Fire depending on the wind direction. Learn more at www.airnow.gov/wildfires/ and from Washington Smoke Blog at https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/.

Safety: Fire danger is high. To avoid causing a spark that starts the next wildfire, respect current fire restrictions and use caution with ignition sources. Additional information about fire restrictions on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/okanogan-wenatchee/alerts.

09/29/2025

The Southeast Washington Incident Management Team will depart the Wildcat Fire on September 29, 2025.

What does this mean?

Fire crews established dozer lines to provide protection to the Goose Prairie properties and surrounding neighborhood. Fuel reduction objectives along the Bumping Lake Road have been completed by the Southeast Washington IMT.

Command of the fire will be transferred to the US Forest Service, Naches Ranger District.

Resources will continue to be assigned to the fire and work daily in the Goose Prairie and Bumping Lake area.

Moderating weather is expected this week and will assist firefighters and with fire behavior.

09/28/2025

Wildcat Fire update, Sept. 28, 2025
Size: 11,624 acres Incident start date: August 25, 2025
Containment: 8% Cause: Lightning
Location: Near Bumping Lake in the William O. Douglas Wilderness,
30 miles northwest of Naches, Washington in Yakima County Fuels: Timber (litter and understory)
Total Personnel: 164

Current situation:
The Southeast Washington Incident Management Team 1 will transfer command of the Wildcat Fire to a local Type 3 Team on Monday, Sept 29, 2025.

Yesterday: Fire growth decreased as firefighters continued structure protection around Goose Prairie, and fuel mitigation and removal work along the Bumping River Road.

Today: Today is forecast to be warm and dry ahead of a weather pattern shift. Forecasted rain on Monday through the coming days is expected to decrease fire activity. Crews will continue to monitor the Goose Prairie area as the fire backs toward the containment lines. The anticipated rainfall is expected to aid firefighters in suppression activity.

The fire will continue to have resources assigned to manage the ongoing structure protection and fuel mitigation. Daily fire information updates will occur if significant changes or increased fire activity happens after today.

REMINDER: If you fly a drone, we can’t fly! Operating a drone near a wildfire poses a serious risk to firefighter lives and delays suppression efforts.

Weather and Fire Behavior: Dry conditions are expected to remain in place on Sunday with moderate winds and gusts up to 15 – 20 MPH and mild temps in the mid-70s under partly cloudy skies. On Monday morning, a weather system looks to push into the region bringing with it occasional rain showers. Reduced in air quality will continue to remain in place.
Evacuations: Yakima County has declared a LEVEL 2 – GET SET evacuation level for Goose Prairie and Bumping River Road. To sign-up for Yakima County alerts, go to https://yakimacounty.us/350/Emergency-Management.

Closures: State Route (SR) 410 remains open. However, due to ongoing fire activity, both the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and Mount Rainier National Park have closures in place, including a section of the Pacific Crest Trail #2000 from the intersection of Bumping Lake Trail #971 to the Chinook Pass Trailhead at SR 410. The Bumping River Road remains closed to the general public at the junction of SR410, however, it remains open for residents of Goose Prairie to access their private property only. A map and information are available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/okanogan-wenatchee/alerts/wildcat-fire-closure-naches-ranger-district-updated-sept-5-2025. Access on SR 123 in the National Park between Cayuse and Stevens Canyon Road is temporarily closed due to a construction project. Information for National Park alerts is available at https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/conditions.htm.

Smoke: Smoke continues to affect the areas around the Wildcat Fire depending on the wind direction. Learn more at www.airnow.gov/wildfires/ and from Washington Smoke Blog at https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/.

Safety: Fire danger remains very high. To avoid causing a spark that starts the next wildfire, respect current fire restrictions and use caution with ignition sources. Additional information about fire restrictions on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/okanogan-wenatchee/alerts.

09/28/2025

Deer cross the field at Camp Fife Boy Scout camp on 9/26/2025

Photo by Ed Reyes

09/27/2025

Wildcat Fire: morning, noon & night

09/27/2025

Wildcat fire Sept 27 update
Current situation:

Yesterday: The fire grew by approximately 700 acres, advancing north past Sunrise Creek and is at present, continuing on a northeast path. Fire behavior is anticipated to slow near Goose Prairie but continue backing and creeping down the mountain and stop at the dozer line. Additional growth was also present at Lily Lake. A helicopter dropped water to the northeast and southwest of Bumping Lake to control fire movement. Warm and dry weather coupled with lower humidity contributed to fire growth yesterday.

Today: Fire weather will be moderate compared to the past four days with hot and dry conditions slightly reducing daily average gains. Fire behavior is likely to be smoldering, surface burning, along with some single and multi-tree torching.

Crews continue improving existing fire lines monitoring for hot spots around cabins and the marina area. Throughout today's shift, resources will continue to work along the Bumping Lake Road removing fuel and improving future containment lines.

Southeast Washington Incident Management Team 1 will be transitioning to the local Naches Ranger District IMT on Monday, Sept 29, 2025. The fire will continue to have resources assigned to manage the ongoing operations and efforts to protect the values in proximity to the fire. Fire information updates will occur if significant changes or increased fire activity happens after that date.

REMINDER: If you fly a drone, we can’t fly! Operating a drone near a wildfire poses a serious risk to firefighter lives and delays suppression efforts.

Weather and Fire Behavior: Hot and dry weather with low humidity through Sunday. Late Sunday night into Monday morning, a weather system looks to move in off the coast, bringing possible showers, mainly across the Cascade Crest, before more widespread rainfall pushes into the region Monday night. From there, on and off showers look to continue through most of the upcoming week with a much more active and wetter pattern expected. Fire activity is expected to decrease.

Evacuations: Yakima County has declared a LEVEL 2 – GET SET evacuation level for Goose Prairie and Bumping River Road. To sign-up for Yakima County alerts, go to https://yakimacounty.us/350/Emergency-Management.

Closures: State Route (SR) 410 remains open. However, due to ongoing fire activity, both the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and Mount Rainier National Park have closures in place, including a section of the Pacific Crest Trail #2000 from the intersection of Bumping Lake Trail #971 to the Chinook Pass Trailhead at SR 410. The Bumping River Road remains closed to the general public at the junction of SR410, however, it remains open for residents of Goose Prairie to access their private property only. A map and information are available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/okanogan-wenatchee/alerts/wildcat-fire-closure-naches-ranger-district-updated-sept-5-2025. Access on SR 123 in the National Park between Cayuse and Stevens Canyon Road is temporarily closed due to a construction project. Information for National Park alerts is available at https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/conditions.htm.

Smoke: Smoke continues to affect the areas around the Wildcat Fire depending on the wind direction. Learn more at www.airnow.gov/wildfires/ and from Washington Smoke Blog at https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/.

Safety: Fire danger remains very high. To avoid causing a spark that starts the next wildfire, respect current fire restrictions and use caution with ignition sources. Additional information about fire restrictions on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/okanogan-wenatchee/alerts.

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