Hill Loop Daily Update
August 24, 2026
Incident Commander: Shane Robson
Public Information Officer: Anjel Tomayko
Fire Information Line: 509-215-8583, 8 am – 8 pm
Quick Facts
Size: 127 acres
Location: 13 miles north of Kettle Falls, Washington
Start Date: August 20, 2026
Containment: 36%
Cause: Human, under investigation
Personnel: 153
Resources: 7 handcrews, 10 engines, 1 falling module, 1 dozer, 3 tenders, 1 skidgine
Priority: Firefighter and public safety
Yesterday, firefighters continued making progress securing containment around the fire’s perimeter. On the northern end of the fire, water pumps were set up and used to provide a robust water delivery system, supporting mop-up efforts especially in the steep terrain.
Today, crews will continue securing the fireline with a goal of a minimum of 150 feet of mop-up around the fire perimeter. On the west side of the fire, firefighters will be gridding the area to systematically search for and locate remaining heat, then mopping up those areas with heavy water use to ensure they are fully extinguished. Crews will also continue patrolling and monitoring around structures as firefighting operations wind down.
Overall, firefighters are making great progress as they work to mop up and secure further into the interior of the perimeter.
Evacuations: Level 2 evacuations have been reduced to Level 1. To sign up for alerts or view current evacuation information, visit: https://www.stevenscountywa.gov/20859/emergency-management
Road Closures: All road closures have been lifted.
Weather: Mostly sunny and warmer today, with temperatures reaching around 80 degrees. Winds will remain light to moderate, with dry conditions continuing through the afternoon.
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