North Fork LMUMA Wildfire in Washington Grows to 109 Acres
The National Interagency Fire Center reports the North Fork LMUMA wildfire has grown to 109 acres as of August 19, 2026.
2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 20, 2026, 2:36 p.m. ET
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Aug 20, 2026, 2:36 p.m. ETFirst report
North Fork LMUMA Wildfire in Washington State Grows to 109 Acres
The North Fork LMUMA wildfire in Washington State has burned 109 acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). The fire was discovered on August 19, 2026, at approximately 23:01 UTC. No containment figure has been reported yet.
The cause of the fire is listed as human, according to the NIFC record. The fire is currently classified as a wildfire hazard. The NIFC data is derived from official records.
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