UPDATE: September 1 at 4:10 p.m.

The Wildcat Fire, started by lightning on August 25, 2025, has expanded to 1,170 acres in the William O. Douglas Wilderness.

Complex Incident Management NW Team 10 is set to take command mid-week, replacing the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Type 3 Team, to bring additional resources to the scene.

Firefighters are working to keep the fire contained south of Highway 410, west of Goose Prairie, north of FS road 1800, and east of FS road 1808. Efforts include protecting structures around Bumping Lake and removing fuels along FS Road 394.

UPDATE: September 1, 2025 at 1:03 p.m.

Goose Prairie is now under a level 1 "Be Ready" evacuation notice due to the ongoing Wildcat Fire in Yakima County.

Bumping River Road is closed, open to local traffic onl

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