2015 Washington wildfires

Wildfire season in Washington, United States May 2025 December 2015 2015 Washington wildfires Wolverine Fire smoke plume (19692555814).jpg Smoke plume over the Wolverine Fire on August 4 $253 million Mapes Jeff http://www.oregonlive.com/mapes/index.ssf/2015/09/after_wildfires_raged_in_the_w.html After wildfires rage in the West, Congress moves to provide $700 million in emergency aid The Oregonian September 30, 2015 December 2, 2015 4https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/sheriff-firefighters-killed-washington-state-wildfire-33191813 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150825044915/https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/sheriff-firefighters-killed-washington-state-wildfire-33191813 August 25, 2015 3 Firefighters Die in Wildfire After Vehicle Crashes ABC News Warren Ted S. Johnson Gene Associated Press August 20, 2015 1,541September 30, 2015 2015 Northwest Fire Statistics to Date http://www.nwccinfo.blogspot.com/2015/10/10212015-orwa-statistics-9302015.html NWCC Info Northwest Interagency Coordination Center December 2, 2015 1,005,423 acre ha 3https://www.foxnews.com/us/fallen-firefighters-remembered-as-heroes-as-thousands-battle-blazes-across-west/ Fallen firefighters remembered as heroes as thousands battle blazes across west Fox News August 21, 2015 August 22, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150904040347/http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/08/21/three-firefighters-killed-in-washington-state-wildfire-identified-officials/ September 4, 2015 live mdy-all yes 2015 Washington wildfires The 2015 wildfire season was the largest in Washington state history,Kamb Lewis Doughton Sandi González Ángel August 21, 2015 Washington wildfires rage; Obama declares state of emergency http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/northwest/friday-wildfire-update/ The Seattle Times January 10, 2016 with more than 1 e6acre ha sqmi 2 in on us burning across the state from June to September. As many as 3,000 firefighters including 800 Washington National Guard members were deployed to fight the fires.August 21, 2015 Wildfires explode in size as high winds blast region http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Mother-of-fallen-firefighter-He-was-the-center-of-our-lives-322513441.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151220102826/http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Mother-of-fallen-firefighter-He-was-the-center-of-our-lives-322513441.html December 20, 2015 KOMO-TV August 22, 2015 On the front lines: 800 National Guard troops join battle against raging wildfires http://q13fox.com/2015/08/24/on-the-front-lines-800-national-guard-troops-join-battle-against-raging-wildfires/ Q13 FOX News August 24, 2015 December 2, 2015 The 17th Field Artillery Brigade of the United States Army also deployed 200 soldiers from Joint Base Lewis–McChord to help fight the fires. August 24, 2015 On the Front Lines http://q13fox.com/2015/08/24/on-the-front-lines-800-national-guard-troops-join-battle-against-raging-wildfires/ Q13 FOX News https://web.archive.org/web/20151202224306/http://q13fox.com/2015/08/24/on-the-front-lines-800-national-guard-troops-join-battle-against-raging-wildfires/ December 2, 2015 live December 2, 2015 On August 21, President Barack Obama declared the fires a federal emergency. Because of the enormous extent of the fire activity, for the first time in Washington state history, officials asked residents to volunteer to assist in fighting the wildfires. 2015-08-21 Volunteer equipment operators welcomed at Washington fires https://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/2015/08/volunteer_equipment_operators.html 2025-11-05 oregonlive en Associated Press On August 24, the Washington Department of Natural Resources announced the Okanogan Complex fire had become the largest fire complex in Washington State history.http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/okanogan-complex-fire-the-largest-in-washington-state-history-1.3201906 Okanogan Complex fire the largest in Washington state history CBC News August 25, 2015 August 26, 2015 Associated Press Ottawa, Ontario The Washington State Department of Natural Resources called the season the "worst-ever" in the state's history.2015 Wildfire Summary http://file.dnr.wa.gov/publications/em_wildfire_summary_2015.pdf Washington State Department of Natural Resources August 22, 2016 Background List of Washington wildfires While the typical "fire season" in Washington varies every year based on weather conditions, most wildfires occur in between July and October.Wildfire https://mil.wa.gov/wildfire mil.wa.gov Emergency Management Division of Washington April 26, 2025 However, hotter, drier conditions can allow wildfires to start outside of these boundaries. Wildfires tend to start at these times of the year after moisture from winter and spring precipitation dries up. Vegetation and overall conditions are the hottest and driest in these periods. The increase of vegetation can make the fires spread easier.Swanson Conrad WA's wildfire seasons will last longer, cut deeper https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/was-wildfire-seasons-will-last-longer-cut-deeper/ April 26, 2025 The Seattle Times August 19, 2023 Progression and response June June 2015 was a remarkably hot month for the state of Washington, with average temperatures between 4 and 9 F-change 0 above normal conditions, setting new records.Broom Jack July 1, 2015 June breaks record as warmest, fanning fears of more fires http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/hottest-ever-june-melts-into-july/ The Seattle Times December 31, 2016July 7, 2015 June Event Summary http://www.climate.washington.edu/newsletter/2015Julv2.pdf Office of the Washington Climatologist December 31, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160615193852/http://www.climate.washington.edu/newsletter/2015Julv2.pdf June 15, 2016 dead By June 23, there had already been 313 wildfires across the state.June 26, 2015 Governor Inslee and Commissioner of Public Lands Goldmark take steps to reduce wildfire risk http://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/governor-inslee-and-commissioner-public-lands-goldmark-take-steps-reduce-wildfire-risk Office of the Governor of Washington August 23, 2015 August 23, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150823230129/http://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/governor-inslee-and-commissioner-public-lands-goldmark-take-steps-reduce-wildfire-risk dead Governor's action Governor Jay Inslee issued a proclamation on June 26, declaring a state of emergency to exist in all Washington state counties, implementing the Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, and ordering deployment of National Guard and other organized militia for incident-related service assistance, all because of the predicted risk of wildfires in the wake of significantly drier-than-average weather in June.Inslee Jay Jay Inslee June 26, 2015 Proclamation by the Governor 15–11 http://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/proc_15-11.pdf Office of the Governor of Washington August 23, 2015 The Commissioner of Public Lands Peter J. Goldmark, head of the Washington Department of Natural Resources, issued an updated burn ban to the one issued June 22, as the earlier ban was superseded by the Governor's proclamation. The Commissioner's prohibition of campfires in state forests, state parks and state forestlands until September 30, 2015, was issued June 26, 2015.Goldmark Peter J. http://wa-dnr.s3.amazonaws.com/publications/rp_commissioner_order_06262015.pdf Commissioner's Order 201526 Washington Department of Natural Resources August 23, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054120/http://wa-dnr.s3.amazonaws.com/publications/rp_commissioner_order_06262015.pdf March 4, 2016 dead mdy-all Sleepy Hollow fire thumb|Sleepy Hollow Fire (2015) in Monitor close to where it was ignited, heading over the ridge and into the town of Wenatchee, WA thumb|A wildfire in 2015 destroyed 29 homes in Wenatchee as well as fruit warehouses and a recycling center. thumb|Mop up on a fruit warehouse fire that started at a recycling center from burning embers from a nearby wildfire- the Sleepy Hollow Fire. The season began unprecedentedly early with the Sleepy Hollow Fire on June 28, affecting the city of Wenatchee in Chelan County, Washington. It burned 2,950 acres, destroying 29 homes and several commercial buildings.http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/4339/25557/ Sleepy Hollow Final Update 7_4_15 July 4, 2015 Inciweb National Wildfire Coordinating Group July 7, 2015 July 7, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150707101022/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/4339/25557/ dead The cause of the fire is under investigation but is "likely human-caused".http://legacy.king5.com/story/news/local/wildfires/2015/07/06/sleepy-hollow-fire-person-interest/29767871/ Sleepy Hollow Fire person of interest sought July 6, 2015 KING-TV July 7, 2015April 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Officials said the fire's unusual intensity was caused by drought and record high temperatures.http://touch.latimes.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-83924645/ Washington's wildfire season gets off to an early, unprecedented start La Ganga Maria July 4, 2015 Los Angeles Times July 7, 2015 October 6, 2012 http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20121006015957/http://touch.latimes.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-83924645/ dead As a safety precaution, officials banned Fourth of July fireworks in many parts of the state.http://www.kiro7.com/news/forks-officials-cancel-fireworks-display-vendor-cl/28705508 Bans in effect across Washington state for fireworks July 2, 2015 Associated Press KIRO-TV July 7, 2015 A man was arrested in connection with the fire, confessing to starting it with a disposable lighter, but faced no charges due to his mental illness.Robbins Jefferson December 7, 2016 Criminal charge dismissed for Sleepy Hollow Fire suspect https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/2016/dec/07/criminal-charge-dismissed-for-sleepy-hollow-fire-suspect/ Wenatchee World March 15, 2017 July By July 12, over 16,000 acres had burned, including a single fire near Ephrata, in Grant County, that had burned at least 10,000 acres.http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/12/us/washington-wildfire/ Wildfires engulf swaths of Washington state CNN July 12, 2015 August 25, 2015 Later in the month, another major fire was triggered by farm equipment near Walla Walla and burned more than 6,000 acres over two weeks.http://www.nbcrightnow.com/story/29601820/blue-creek-fire-outside-walla-walla-continues-to-grow UPDATE: Evacuation Notices & Road Closures Lifted for Blue Creek Fire Near Walla Walla NBC Right Now August 7, 2015 August 25, 2015 August thumb|right|MODIS aerial imagery of Washington on August 22, showing the Puget Sound region covered in smoke from wildfires in Eastern Washington. thumb|right|An airtanker plane dropping fire retardant over the advancing Chelan Butte wildfire (part of the Chelan Complex fire) The extent of wildfires in August 2015 led to the federal declaration of a state of emergency in Washington state by President Barack Obama on August 21, 2015.August 21, 2015 President Obama Signs Washington Emergency Declaration https://www.fema.gov/news-release/2015/08/21/president-obama-signs-washington-emergency-declaration https://web.archive.org/web/20150822030833/https://www.fema.gov/news-release/2015/08/21/president-obama-signs-washington-emergency-declaration dead August 22, 2015 Federal Emergency Management Agency August 21, 2015Camden Jim August 21, 2015 Obama signs Emergency Declaration for Washington http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2015/aug/21/obama-signs-emergency-declaration-washington/ The Spokesman-Review August 21, 2015 By August 24, over 16 active fires had burned more than 920 sqmi sqkm.Fieldstadt Elisha August 24, 2015 Okanogan Complex: Washington Wildfire Is Now Largest in State History http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/western-wildfires/okanogan-complex-washington-wildfire-now-largest-state-history-n414916 NBC News Associated Press August 24, 2015 On August 29 there was concern that unusually strong southerly winds would cause "significant growth" of the Tunk Block and Lime Belt fires in the Okanogan complex and growth in the Chelan complex fires. The Twisp River and Nine Mile fires were about 95 percent contained.http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/northwest/washington-wildfires-saturday-firefighters-fear-the-winds-2/ Firefighters fear wildfires will be spurred by winds Seattle News August 29, 2015 August 29, 2015 Chelan Complex Three fires on the south end of Lake Chelan, near the city of Chelan, merged into a complex fire and forced the immediate evacuation of over 1,000 residents on August 14.Bush Evan Lee Jessica August 14, 2015 Merged wildfires surround Chelan, prompt massive evacuation http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/lightning-sparks-fires-across-eastern-washington/ The Seattle Times August 14, 2015 By August 16, the Reach Complex Fire had grown to 54,500 acre ha, while the Wolverine fire burned nearly 39,000 acre ha.O'Sullivan Joseph Day Matt August 16, 2015 160 homes threatened near Chelan, thousands evacuated http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/160-homes-threatened-near-chelan-thousands-evacuated/ The Seattle Times August 16, 2015 According to Rico Smith, a spokesman for the firefighters near Chelan, by August 29 "about 85 homes, businesses and other residences [had] been destroyed by the Chelan complex fires." Okanogan Complex Okanogan Complex Fire The Okanogan Complex Fire was formed from five separate wildfires in Okanogan County, of which all but one were caused by lightning strikes, burning approximately 96,034 acre ha by August 20.August 20, 2015 Okanogan Complex Fire Update http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/4534/27601/ InciWeb National Wildfire Coordinating Group August 20, 2015 August 21, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150821035913/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/4534/27601/ dead The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal grants on August 14 for the Nine Mile Fire, one of the five fires that are part of the Okanogan Complex, determining that it constituted a "major disaster".August 14, 2015 FEMA provides federal funds to help fight Nine Mile Fire https://www.fema.gov/news-release/2015/08/14/fema-provides-federal-funds-help-fight-nine-mile-fire https://web.archive.org/web/20150823230234/https://www.fema.gov/news-release/2015/08/14/fema-provides-federal-funds-help-fight-nine-mile-fire dead August 23, 2015 Federal Emergency Management Agency August 14, 2015 Over 1,300 residents in the towns of Twisp and Winthrop were ordered to evacuate because of the approaching Twisp River Fire. On August 19, 2015, three firefighters were killed battling a wildfire near Twisp.http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/western-wildfires/forest-service-identifies-three-firefighters-killed-washington-blaze-n413436 Three Firefighters Killed in Washington Blaze Identified NBC News August 21, 2015 August 21, 2015 Johnson M. Alex By August 24, the fire had grown to 256,657 acre ha,August 24, 2015 Okanogan Complex Update – August 24 http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/4534/27980/ InciWeb National Wildfire Coordinating Group https://web.archive.org/web/20150824194958/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/4534/27980/ August 24, 2015 live August 24, 2015 surpassing the Carlton Complex fire of 2014 to become the largest wildfire complex in Washington state history. By August 28 "at least 45 primary residences, 49 cabins and 60 outbuildings [were] destroyed in the Okanogan complex fires." The size of the complex peaked at 304,782 acre ha on August 30,August 30, 2015 Okanogan Complex Update - August 30 http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/4534/28596/ InciWeb National Wildfire Coordinating Group https://web.archive.org/web/20150901030831/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/4534/28596/ September 1, 2015 live September 4, 2015 before the transfer of the 161,440 acre ha mid Tunk Block Fire under the North Star Fire on August 31.August 31, 2015 Okanogan Complex and Chelan Complex Fire Update for Aug. 31, 2015 http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/4534/28715/ InciWeb National Wildfire Coordinating Group https://web.archive.org/web/20150904225200/http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/4534/28715/ September 4, 2015 live September 4, 2015 International assistance After the emergency declaration in August, President Obama asked Australian Fire Services (including those of the Black Saturday bushfires) to aid the depleted American services.http://www.9news.com.au/national/2015/08/25/19/49/victorian-firefighters-to-join-us-fight-against-wildfires Australian firefighters head to US to help battle wildfires August 25, 2015 August 25, 2015 Ninemsn By August 24, about 70 fire managers from Australia and New Zealand arrived at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, to be briefed and provided with gear before heading west to fight the fires.http://legacy.krem.com/story/news/local/wildfire/2015/08/24/idaho-firefighters-make-progress-international-help-arrives/32278771/ Idaho firefighters make progress, international help arrives Krem via Associated Press August 24, 2015 August 26, 2015 Boise, Idaho April 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Air quality As a result of the wildfires, air quality across the state and into Canadahttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/okanogan-complex-fire-the-largest-in-washington-state-history-1.3201906 Okanogan Complex fire the largest in Washington state history: Smoke from the massive fire has led to smoke advisories across B.C. CBC The Associated Press August 24, 2015 August 26, 2015 dropped to unhealthy levels in many cities and led to the issuing of several air quality alerts by the U.S. National Weather ServiceAugust 24, 2015 Air Quality Alert http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=air%20quality%20alert National Weather Service August 24, 2015Dolce Chris August 24, 2015 Satellite Images Show Air Quality Is Worse in Some Northwestern Towns Than Beijing http://www.weather.com/news/news/northwest-air-quality-wildfire-smoke The Weather Channel August 24, 2015 and Environment Canada. Omak, located 15 mi km northeast of the Okanogan Complex fire, reported an air quality index rating of 500 on August 24.August 24, 2015 Spokane air will stay unhealthy through Wednesday http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2015/aug/24/spokane-air-will-stay-unhealthy-through-wednesday/ The Spokesman-Review August 24, 2015Trotter Molly August 24, 2015 Okanogan air quality drops from wildfires http://legacy.krem.com/story/news/local/wildfire/2015/08/19/omak-flats-area--level-3-evacuations/32034059/ KREM-TV August 24, 2015 April 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes The city of Spokane, 150 mi km from the fires, reported a rating of 188 on August 24, forcing high school athletics and other outdoor activities to be canceled.McCann Erin August 24, 2015 Washington wildfires break state record: just how big is the blaze? https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/aug/24/washington-wildfires-okanogan-complex The Guardian August 24, 2015 By Tuesday, August 25, Environment Canada had posted an Air Quality Health Index alert for cities as far away as Calgary, Alberta—400 mi km—with a score of 12. The Canadian Air Quality Health Index, measured on a scale of one to 10-plus with 10 as "very high risk", is based on measurements of "ozone at ground level, particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide".https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/environment-canada-declares-calgarys-air-quality-very-high-risk-as-smoke-blankets-city-skies Environment Canada declares Calgary's air quality 'very high risk' as smoke blankets city skies National Post via Postmedia News August 25, 2015 August 26, 2015 Calgary, Albertahttp://www.metronews.ca/news/calgary/2015/08/25/some-calgarians-desperate-for-fresh-air-as-heavy-smoke-lingers.html Some Calgarians desperate for fresh air as heavy smoke lingers Extremely poor air quality especially hard on people with asthma, kids, and athletes Metro News August 25, 2015 August 26, 2015 Jeremy Simes, Lucie Edwardson Calgary, Alberta https://web.archive.org/web/20151222150431/http://www.metronews.ca/news/calgary/2015/08/25/some-calgarians-desperate-for-fresh-air-as-heavy-smoke-lingers.html December 22, 2015 dead By Wednesday the third day of the thick haze of smoke, air quality in Calgary scored 17.http://www.theweathernetwork.com/news/articles/wildfire-smoke-darkens-western-skies/56119/ Poor air quality off the charts as smoke chokes the west The Weather Network August 26, 2015 August 26, 2015 Daniel Martins Calgary, Albertahttp://globalnews.ca/news/2185929/third-day-of-bad-air-quality-in-calgary-causing-health-concerns/ Third day of bad air quality in Calgary, causing health concerns Global News August 26, 2015 August 26, 2015 Melissa Ramsay Calgary, Alberta Smoke from the Chelan Complex fire was pushed westward over Seattle and the Puget Sound region by upper-level winds on August 22, causing hazy weather and worsened air quality for several days.August 22, 2014 Smoky skies cause air quality concerns http://legacy.king5.com/story/news/local/wildfires/2015/08/22/wildfire-smoke-causes-hazy-skies--western-washington/32204459/ KING-TV August 22, 2015 April 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Sistek Scott August 22, 2015 Watch: 'Smoke front' from Chelan wildfires moves into Seattle area http://komonews.com/weather/scotts-weather-blog/watch-smoke-front-from-chelan-wildfires-moves-into-seattle-area KOMO-TV August 22, 2015 Aftermath In December, Governor Jay Inslee proposed a supplemental budget that included $178 million to cover the costs incurred by the state in fighting the wildfires.Dial Tracci December 17, 2015 Washington Gov. Jay Inslee Addresses Wildfire Costs, Mental Health in Supplement Budget Proposal http://www.nbcrightnow.com/story/30779392/washington-gov-jay-inslee-addresses-wildfire-costs-mental-health-in-supplement-budget-proposal NBC Right Now Yakima, Washington January 18, 2016O'Sullivan Joseph January 12, 2016 State of the State: Inslee wants money for schools, mental health, wildfires http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/state-of-the-state-inslee-wants-funds-for-schools-mental-health-wildfires/ The Seattle Times January 18, 2016 List of fires December 2024 2015 8 28 USAugust 23, 2015 Washington Incidents http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/state/49/ Inciweb National Wildfire Coordinating Group August 23, 2015 Name Location Area burnedn burned At greatest extent. Dates Cause Notes Acres Hectares Began/Reported Ended (If know)n ended Indicates date the fire was declared 100% contained. 231 fire Spokane Indian Reservation and Stevens County 1,138 acre ha table 2015 07 03 2015 07 12 Under investigation Alder Lake fire Gifford Pinchot National Forest 253 acre ha table 2015 07 26 Lightning Blankenship fire Okanogan and Wenatchee national forests 180 acre ha table 2015 07 14 Blue Creek fire Walla Walla County 6,004 acre ha table 2015 07 20 Under investigation Carpenter Road fire Spokane Indian Reservation and Stevens County 46,691 acre ha table 2015 08 12 Unknown Chelan Complex Chelan County 90,210 acre ha table 2015 08 14 Complex of 5 fires Colville Complex Ferry and Stevens counties 9,879 acre ha table 2015 08 14 Complex of 3 fires Cougar Creek Yakama Indian Reservation and Gifford Pinchot National Forest 49,200 acre ha table 2015 08 10 Lightning Douglas County Complex Douglas County 22,337 acre ha table 2015 07 10 2015 07 15 Lightning Complex of 2 fires Grizzly Bear Complex Umatilla National Forest 72,421 acre ha table 2015 08 13 Lightning Complex of 17 fires; includes portion in Oregon Highway 8 fire Klickitat County 33,100 acre ha table 2015 08 04 Unknown Kaniksu Complex Colville National Forest and Pend Oreille County 16,335 acre ha table 2015 08 11 Lightning Complex of 7 fires Kettle Complex Ferry County 62,292 acre ha table 2015 08 11 Lightning Complex of 3 fires (Stickpin, Renner, Graves Mountain)Kettle Complex Fires at 62,000 acres; some roads, trails closed The Spokesman-Review https://www.spokesman.com/blogs/outdoors/2015/aug/28/kettle-complex-fires-62000-acres-some-roads-trails-closed/ 2025-03-12 www.spokesman.com August 28, 2015 Marble Valley Stevens County 3,087 acre ha table 2015 08 14 Unknown Mount Adams Complex Gifford Pinchot National Forest 405 acre ha table 2015 07 10 Unknown Complex of 4 fires Newby Lake fire Okanogan and Wenatchee national forests 5,065 acre ha table 2015 07 02 Lightning Includes portion in British Columbia North Boulder 2 Ferry County 233 acre ha table 2015 07 20 Lightning North Star Colville Indian Reservation, Colville National Forest,and Okanogan and Ferry counties 192,900 acre ha table 2015 08 13 Human Okanogan Complex Okanogan County 302,224 acre ha table 2015 08 15 Lightning Complex of 5 fires; second-largest in Washington state historyIncludes portion in British Columbia Paradise Fire Olympic National Park 2,796 acre ha table 2015 05 15 Lightning PC Complex Clark and Cowlitz counties 129 acre ha table 2015 07 16 2015 07 24 Human Complex of 5 fires Saddle Lakes fire Saddle Mountain National Wildlife Refuge 14,357 acre ha table 2015 06 28 2015 07 16 Lightning Sleepy Hollow fire Chelan County 2,950 acre ha table 2015 06 28 2015 07 06 HumanMarch 24, 2016 Man arrested, charged with arson in Sleepy Hollow Fire that destroyed nearly 30 homes http://q13fox.com/2016/03/24/man-arrested-charged-with-arson-in-sleepy-hollow-fire-that-destroyed-nearly-30-homes/ Q13 FOX News May 23, 2016 Thunder Creek North Cascades National Park 103 acre ha table 2015 05 30 Lightning Twenty-One Mile Grade Colville Indian Reservation 2,250 acre ha table 2015 07 01 2015 07 10 Human Upper Skagit Complex North Cascades National Park 7,878 acre ha table 2015 08 10 Lightning Complex of 8 fires Williams fire Stevens County 332 acre ha table 2015 07 03 2015 07 10 Under investigation Wolverine fire Wenatchee National Forest 62,167 acre ha table 2015 06 29 Lightning Part of Chelan Complex Notes n See also 2015 California wildfires 2015 Oregon wildfires List of Washington wildfires References External links Inciweb NWCC – Northwest Fire Locations Wildfires Washington Category:Wildfires in Washington (state) by year