Soap Lake Wildfire in Washington Grows to 112 Acres
The National Interagency Fire Center reports the Soap Lake wildfire has grown to 112 acres.
2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 30, 2026, 3:36 p.m. ET
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Aug 30, 2026, 3:36 p.m. ETFirst report
Soap Lake Wildfire in Washington Grows to 112 Acres
A wildfire named Soap Lake is burning in Washington state, according to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). The fire was discovered on August 29, 2026, and has grown to 112 acres, as recorded in NIFC data. The cause is listed as natural, and the incident is classified as a Type 5 Incident.
No containment figure has been reported yet. The fire's size and status are based on official NIFC records.
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