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UPDATE 1 | 7/14/2026 @ 2130 PT | WA | GOOSE FIRE

7/14/2026 @ 2130 PT
Resources on the scene include SMITH, ALEXANDER , E8306, E8310, JUSTO, E8308, and E8302. 1.5 miles.

7/14/2026 @ 2045 PT
🔥GOOSE FIRE🔥

The Goose Fire is burning on the west side of Wallace Kneeland Blvd near Goose Lake in Shelton in Mason County, Washington. Resources were dispatched this afternoon @ 1728 hours PT.

WA DNR resources were dispatched to provide much-needed mutual aid to Central Mason Fire & EMS' firefighters, who were on the scene of a one- to two-acre brush fire.

About 1850 hours PT, the IC elevated the fire response to a 2nd Alarm response.

Both agencies, WA DNR and Central Mason Fire & EMS, are in Unified Command.

Sources: wildCAD and CMFE
Map Credit: Google Maps
Image Credit: (c) 2026 NW Fire Blog

WALES, UK 🔥WILDFIRES🔥 JULY 12, 2026, 2300 PT

Multiple wildfires have been reported and are burning across the Country. This has been declared a Major Incident for this Country and its people.

🔥Conwy Mountain | North Wales
Loc -- Burning near Sychnant Pass on Conwy Mountain

🔥Saddleworth Fire | Manchester

High-risk warnings for both England and Wales were issued. Additionally, a heatwave has been reported. (similar to our RED FLAG WARNING Alerts) -- Local Media

Sources --
* FRSA - local trade union representing Fire & Rescue staff across the UK since 1976. ( on X)
* Mercy Fire

THROUGH THE EYES OF SOCIAL MEDIA

"Explains it smells like every one of my neighbours is having bbq’s." - Resident

"30 miles away. I’ve never known smoke from wildfires on the moors to reach us." - Resident

"At least 19 wildfires burning across England & Wales today amid the third heatwave of 2026. Major incidents in North Wales & Greater Manchester." Preparedness site

"North Wales, London, Lancashire. Just 3 of the 19 major wildfires currently being tackled by fire services across the UK. A dry, hot and sometimes windy week ahead will raise the risk further. Another natural hazard made worse by our rapidly changing climate." - Resident.

"Our Fire Control operators are receiving a high volume of calls relating to smoke in the South Liverpool area.
The origin of this is wildfires in North Wales and Manchester, respectively. We would advise nearby residents and businesses to close windows and doors." - Mercy Fire.

"Wildfires are life-changing—I know firsthand, having lost my mountain home 15 years ago." - Area Resident.

"The risk of wildfires across England & Wales is very high to exceptional, and with continued dry and hot weather expected through the coming week, wildfires could become an increasing problem 🔥" - Met 4Cast - UK Weather

Fire Photo -- North Wales Fire
Credit -- NWFRS/northwalesfire.gov.wales