Fire and Smoke Map 8/29/2025
Smoke in Washington has been largely due to smoke from other fires outside of the state. The highest levels of poor air quality locally, remains closest to current fires.
WA DNR's Wildfire Dashboard
Currently in Washington, there are 4 major fires. The current concerns are of scattered thunderstorms. Going into Monday, we enter a significant, possibly record-setting heat wave – especially for the eastern half of the state. Temperatures in eastern Washington will be in the 95 to 105 degree range each day Monday through Thursday.
Western Washington will also feel a heatwave starting Wednesday of next week next week, peaking Thursday or Friday with temperatures in the upper 80s to mid 90s, potentially nearing 100 in portions of far SW WA and the Columbia Gorge.
With heightened temperatures and dried fuels, concerns remain for new fire starts. Forecasters will keep an eye on weather changes and new fire starts.
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