Hatch Grade

active fire wildfire

Updated

ACRES BURNED

9,023

STATE

Washington

ORIGIN COUNTY
Walla Walla
CONTAINMENT

70%

Environment
Right Now
Mainly Clear icon
68°F
Mainly Clear
Light Wind 6 mph · NNE
63
Moderate Air Quality
TODAY OCT 2 OCT 3 OCT 4
Weather Mainly Clear 68° 48° Overcast 77° 57° Overcast 78° 56° Partly Cloudy 79° 57°
Area Fire Potential
TODAY Lowest
OCT 2 Lowest
OCT 3 Lowest
OCT 4 Low
Area Fuels
Tall Grass (2.5 feet)
Nearby Structures
WITHIN
17
Residential
30
Other
Known Structures
47 structures
WITHIN
Response
LEAD AGENCY
Multiple Agencies
RESPONSE LEVEL
Type 4
60 Response Personnel
Blue Mountains Interagency Dispatch Center
Details
Undetermined According to NIFC, the cause is still undetermined
INCIDENT DETAILS
FIRE BEHAVIOR
Minimal
DESCRIPTION
6 Miles SW from Touchet, WA
OVERVIEW
Hatch Grade Fire started on 09/29 and is currently at 9,023 acres and 70% containment.
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External data is not official This information is compiled automatically, and is not confirmed by a human reviewer. October 1, 2026 at 5:57 AM PDT

Hatch Grade Fire Report — October 1, 2026

Roads reopen near Touchet as evacuation warning remains for Nine Mile area

The Hatch Grade Fire is burning in grass, brush, and wheat stubble between Touchet and Wallula in Walla Walla County. After starting earlier in the week, the fire prompted state resource mobilization, temporary highway closures, and localized evacuation alerts. While key roadways have reopened, the fire continues to threaten agricultural crops, residences, and electrical infrastructure in the surrounding area.

Evacuations and Closures

  • A Level 1 'Be Ready' evacuation warning is in effect for the Nine Mile area in Touchet (issued September 30).
  • The emergency evacuation shelter at Touchet High School closed on September 30.
  • U.S. Highway 12, Byrnes Road, and Old Highway 12 reopened in all directions on September 30.

Impact

The fire has threatened residences, crops, and electrical power infrastructure between Touchet and Wallula. No structural damage or injuries have been reported.

Conditions and Outlook

Dry and gradually warming conditions are expected to persist across the area over the coming days, with no rain in the forecast. Light north-northwest winds will shift to moderate southwesterly breezes before swinging back to the northwest over the weekend. Firefighters are focusing on holding containment perimeters and protecting local agricultural lands.

Cause and Context

The cause of the fire remains undetermined and under investigation as of September 29. State fire mobilization was authorized to support Walla Walla County Fire District 6 and local mutual aid resources.

Official updates current through September 30, 2026.

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