Little Giant Fire
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| Little Giant Fire | |
|---|---|
 Pyrocumulus cloud viewed from Leavenworth on July 24 | |
| Location | Chelan County, Washington, United States |
| Statistics | |
| Date(s) | July 15, 2026 – present |
| Burned area | 59,345 acres (24,016 ha; 93 sq mi; 240 km2) |
| Cause | Lightning |
The Little Giant Fire is a wildfire sparked by lightning in the Chiwawa River valley[1] around 30 miles (48 km) northwest of Leavenworth, Washington, on July 15, 2026.[2] It nearly reached 23,000 acres (9,300 ha) on July 27.[3]
A pyrocumulus cloud from the fire was visible as far away as Seattle in late July.[4] The Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington National Guard are supporting firefighting operations, with additional support from the Washington State Guard. More than 100 Washington National Guard members and a Washington State Guard team were mobilized for the response on July 31.[5][6]
See also
References
- ↑ Reporter, TAYLOR CALDWELL Ward Media Staff (24 July 2026). "Firefighters face growing Little Giant Fire, new Dirty Face Fire". Cashmere Valley Record. Retrieved 28 July 2026.
- ↑ Staff, KOMO News (25 July 2026). "Little Giant Fire grows amid critical weather, creates cauliflower-shaped fire cloud". KOMO. Retrieved 28 July 2026.
- ↑ Media, NCW News Ward (27 July 2026). "Little Giant Fire reaches nearly 23,000 acres". Cashmere Valley Record. Retrieved 28 July 2026.
- ↑ "Little Giant fire's pyrocumulus cloud rises east of Seattle". The Seattle Times. 24 July 2026. Retrieved 28 July 2026.
- ↑ Washington National Guard (31 July 2026). Little Giant Fire response (Facebook video). Facebook. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
- ↑ Washington National Guard (31 July 2026). "Little Giant Fire response update". Facebook. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
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