JUNE 22, 2026, MONDAY

SIT REP 1: 1908 PDT

The GARRED ROAD FIRE is burning in Dry Falls Junction (Douglas County), Washington State, about 2.5 miles northwest of Coulee City and north of Soap Lake, Washington State, in the area of Dry Falls Junction in Douglas and Grant Counties, Washington State. The State’s Fire Marshal has approved an emergency deployment of resources through the State Mobe operational plan.

This is Incident #WAWES-26060.

The original cause is unknown, but the second fire is related to rekindling from the first fire put out the day prior.

Current weather conditions: Temps: 79*F, Sunny skies, 9.9-mile visibility, 29.95 in pressure, 38 AQI, 7 UV, which is considered high, and the low will be down to 56*F this evening.

Incident Summary: The fire rekindled late this morning around 1000 hours PDT. The original cause is unknown and under investigation. It is burning about 2.5 miles northwest of Coulee City and north of Soap Lake, Washington. Fire and Law Enforcement Officials state they observed the wildfire moving to the southeast, jumping Highway 17 and rapidly spreading towards nearby the Sun Lakes Resort area.

Current Status: 3,500 acres. 0% contained. WA Mobe resources have been approved for deployment to Grant and Douglas Counties. Multiple assets are either currently on the fire line in staging, active fire suppression and containment operations, or en route. (PLEASE REMEMBER TO PULL TO THE RIGHT FOR LIGHTS/SIRENS).

Current Status: The fire has burned about 3,500 acres and is said to have tripled in size within a matter of hours, prompting a large fire response. The State Fire Marshal’s Office, through the Washington State Patrol, has been authorized to deploy resources from all over the State of Washington. Some of these Counties include:

  • Grant County
  • Douglas County
  • Skagit County

—— >>>> EVACUATION ORDERS ARE IN EFFECT. <<<<——–

Some of the Incident Cooperators include the following: Fire, Law Enforcement, and other Partners for this Incident alone.

Photo Credit: SCFD14

  • Grant County Fire District 13
  • Coulee City Volunteer FD
  • North Mason Regional Fire Authority (Brush 21)
  • West Mason Fire
  • Central Mason Fire & EMS
  • Grand Coulee Vol Fire & EMS
  • Moses Lake FD
  • WA FMO
  • Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
  • WA State Patrol
  • WA State DOT
  • Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
  • WA Dept of Natural Resources (WA DNR)
  • WA State Dept. of Fish & Wildlife
  • Google Maps
  • Skagit County FD 14’s Brush Truck (Type 6) with 3 crews (added 1850PT)
  • Chelan County Fire & Rescue (Chief 71 and Brush 74)
  • Douglas County, Government

According to Wildcad.net, a well-known fire source for each American State, shows the what, when, where (most of the time), resources dispatched, and location (LAT/LOG). Here is a fluid compiled list of resources either on the scene of the incident or en route to the scene.

CREW-52, H-1PR, S-446, S-447, HT-660NW, REDMOND, PRINEVILLE, Colville E-332, T-186, E-6696, T-183. Dispatched 6/21/2026, 1601 PDT.

Sources for this story include:

Map Credits for this post include,

  • NWS Spokane
  • Google Maps

There are many contributors already sharing on Social Media channels of this wildfire and out of control that it really is.

  • USFS
  • NMRFA
  • West Mason Fire
  • Grand Coulee Vol Fire & EMS
  • DCSO WA
  • DCFD13
  • SCFD14

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