
The Hope Fire started July 8, 2025 around 1:15PM. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
The fire is located 15 miles north of Kettle Falls. The fire was very active in the first two burn periods, driven by high winds, burning in timber, brush and grass.
Evacuation orders are in effect. The Red Cross can provide support on an as needed basis.
Management of this incident transitioned from NW Complex Incident Management Team 8 to NE Washington Type 3 Incident Management Team to at 6:00 PM on July 24 2025.
A Road Closure Order was issued from the Colville National Forest on July 14, 2025, for
- East Fork Crown Creek Road from Churchill Mines Road to Northport Flat Creek Road
- Lael Road from Sheep Creek Road to Northport Flat Creek Road