Washington Wildfire Risk Map
Eastern Washington's dry interior carries the state's highest wildfire hazard, with fast-moving range and timber fires each summer.
Reviewed by Tom Hunt, Wildfire Risk Expert
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Fire locations come from NIFC — they update about once a day and are not real-time. In an emergency, always follow the official orders from your local authorities. Basemap © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap.
Washington live wildfire map
Active wildfires across Washington — perimeters and incident flames straight from NIFC, updated automatically. Tap any city or county marker to open its detailed fire risk report, or enter your exact address for a free street-level risk score.
See the live Washington active fire map →When is fire season in Washington?
Washington's fire season peaks July through September, almost entirely east of the Cascades. Dry interior east winds drive the largest range and timber fires.
See Washington's major wildfires →How Washington wildfire risk is rated: FEMA's National Risk Index
The federal benchmark for Washington is FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI), which scores wildfire risk for every U.S. county and Census tract. Each place gets one of five relative ratings — Very Low, Relatively Low, Relatively Moderate, Relatively High, or Very High — describing its risk compared with all other places at the same level nationwide.
A community's wildfire rating combines three things: how much fire damage is expected each year (Expected Annual Loss), how vulnerable the population is (Social Vulnerability), and how well it can recover (Community Resilience). For wildfire specifically, FEMA weighs a community’s exposure, fire frequency, and historic loss ratio. Wildfire is one of 18 natural hazards the NRI tracks.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index — Wildfire ↗. A county or tract rating is a starting point — your individual home's score depends on its exact location, terrain, and construction.
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Washington wildfire risk — frequently asked
How high is wildfire risk in Washington?
Eastern Washington's dry interior carries the state's highest wildfire hazard, with fast-moving range and timber fires each summer. Check your exact WA address for a free 0–100 wildfire risk score.
When is wildfire season in Washington?
Washington's fire season peaks July through September, almost entirely east of the Cascades. Dry interior east winds drive the largest range and timber fires.
Which Washington counties have the highest wildfire risk?
Washington counties with detailed wildfire risk profiles include Chelan County, Okanogan County, Spokane County, Yakima County, Kittitas County. Open any county for its hazard rating, recorded fire history, and federal Risk-to-Homes data.
How does FEMA rate wildfire risk in Washington?
FEMA's National Risk Index scores wildfire risk for every U.S. county and Census tract and assigns one of five relative ratings — Very Low, Relatively Low, Relatively Moderate, Relatively High, or Very High. A Washington community's wildfire rating reflects its expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience, weighing fire exposure, frequency, and historic loss ratio. Source: FEMA National Risk Index (hazards.fema.gov/nri/wildfire).
Is fire insurance hard to get in Washington?
In high-risk Washington areas, wildfire hazard drives higher premiums and non-renewals. See the Washington fire insurance guide for premium impact and how to find coverage.
How do I check my address's wildfire risk in Washington?
Enter your exact Washington street address on FireRisk.ai for a free street-level wildfire risk score, the nearest recorded fires, defensible-space zones, and home-insurance impact.