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Lytle Fire Burns 2,000 Acres South of Vale, Oregon; Level 3 Evacuations Ordered in Malheur County
The Lytle Fire is burning 2,000 acres three miles south of Vale, Oregon, with extreme fire behavior and Level 3 evacuations ordered in Malheur County. The BLM-managed blaze is one of the Northwest's newest large fires.
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Garred Road Fire Explodes to 3,500 Acres Near Coulee City, Sun Lakes Under Level 3 Evacuation
The Garred Road Fire in Grant County, Washington has grown to nearly 3,500 acres with Level 3 evacuations in effect for the Sun Lakes area and State Fire Mobilization authorized as the blaze threatens structures, a state park, and wheat fields.
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Nation Reaches National Preparedness Level 3 as Wildfire Activity Surges Across the West
The National Interagency Fire Center raised the National Preparedness Level to 3 on June 18 as 31 large fires burn across eight states and demand for firefighting resources grows.
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Washington Wildfire Outbreak: Upriver, Kartar, Tucannon, and Tule Fires Burning Across Eastern Washington
Five major wildfires are burning simultaneously across eastern Washington, including the Upriver Fire near Spokane that killed one person and destroyed 15+ structures. The Kartar, Tucannon, Tule, and Roza fires are also active.
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2026 Wildfire Season Year-to-Date: More Than 2.6 Million Acres Burned Nationally, Double Last Year’s Pace
Through June 18, more than 33,349 fires have burned 2.6 million acres nationally — nearly double last year’s pace and well above the 10-year average. With peak fire season still ahead, 2026 is on track to be one of the most active wildfire years in recent memory.
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Eastern Washington Ablaze: Kartar, Roza, and Tucannon Fires Force Evacuations Across Multiple Counties
Three major fires — the Kartar (11,679 acres, 0% contained), Roza (3,923 acres), and Tucannon (8,061 acres) — are burning across Eastern Washington, forcing evacuations and triggering state fire mobilization.
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Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Continues Prescribed Burns as Fire Danger Rises in Southern Oregon
The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is continuing prescribed fire operations across multiple units as a narrow spring burning window nears its end. In Idaho, the Poorman Prescribed Fire has treated 2,692 acres in the Boise National Forest area.
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Washington Wildfire Outbreak: Tule Road, Kartar, and Roza Fires Burning Tens of Thousands of Acres
Three major wildfires are burning simultaneously across eastern and central Washington, including the 24,090-acre Tule Road Fire south of Yakima, the 11,740-acre Kartar Fire on the Colville Reservation, and the nearly-contained Roza Fire north of Selah.
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Washington Fires Explode Across Eastern Counties as Nation Reaches Preparedness Level 3
Multiple new large fires ignited across eastern Washington this week, prompting Level 3 evacuations and road closures as the National Interagency Fire Center elevated the national preparedness level to PL3.
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Tule Road Fire Explodes to Nearly 24,000 Acres in Yakima Valley
The Tule Road Fire on the Yakama Nation south of Toppenish has grown to nearly 24,000 acres at just 15% containment, drawing over 170 personnel and prompting road closures on US Highway 97.
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Spencer Gulch Fire Burns 75 Acres in Southern Oregon's Applegate Valley, Prompts Evacuation Notices
The Spencer Gulch Fire broke out June 14 west of Ruch in Oregon's Applegate Valley, burning 75 acres before being contained after an overnight fight by ODF, BLM, and interagency crews. Level 1 evacuation notices were issued for Upper Applegate residents.
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National Fire Situation: 2026 Year-to-Date Acreage Running 75% Above 10-Year Average
Through June 12, 2026, wildfires have burned 2.5 million acres nationwide — 75% above the 10-year average. Active fires in Idaho, ongoing threats across the West, and a national preparedness level of 2 signal a busy season ahead.
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Three Major Wildfires Burning Across Southeastern Washington as Fire Season Roars to Life
The Tule Fire near Toppenish, the Juniper Dunes Fire northeast of Pasco, and the Twin Sisters Fire south of Wallula Junction are collectively burning more than 14,000 acres across Yakima, Franklin, and Walla Walla counties.
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BREAKING: Highway 730/Twin Sisters Fire Crosses Into Oregon, 3,600+ Acres — Level 3 Evacuations Issued
The Highway 730/Twin Sisters Fire has crossed from Washington into Oregon, burning 3,624 acres in Walla Walla and Umatilla counties. Level 3 Go Now evacuations are in effect for the Hatch Grade area.
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National Fire Situation: 32,000+ Fires, 2.5 Million Acres Burned in 2026 as Season Heats Up
Nationally, 32,373 fires have burned more than 2.5 million acres in 2026 — well above 10-year averages — as 11 large fires remain uncontained and fire weather conditions escalate across the West.
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Nation Tracks 11 Large Fires as 2026 Burns Past 2.5 Million Acres — Well Above Average
As of June 12, 2026, eleven uncontained large fires are burning across the U.S. with 2,559 personnel deployed. Year-to-date acreage has surpassed 2.5 million acres, nearly double the 10-year average.
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2026 Fire Season Tracking Well Above Average as Northwest Enters Peak Period
With 31,511 fires and 2.5 million acres burned nationwide through early June — nearly double the 10-year average — fire managers warn the Pacific Northwest is entering a high-risk peak season.
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Frontage Fire Near Huntington Reaches Full Containment After Burning Nearly 2,000 Acres, Closing I-84
The Frontage Fire near Huntington, OR reached 100% containment after burning 1,938 acres, temporarily closing I-84 and prompting GO NOW evacuation orders at Farewell Bend State Park. Evacuation levels have been reduced as crews complete mop-up.
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2026 Is Tracking as One of the Most Destructive Fire Years in U.S. History — And Summer Hasn't Started
With summer not yet officially underway, 2026 has already seen 31,511 wildfires burn 2.47 million acres nationwide — nearly double the 10-year average and the most acres burned before June in a decade. Fire experts say this year is tracking toward historic levels.
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Michaud Creek Fire Reaches 1,300 Acres Near Pocatello, Idaho — Critical Infrastructure at Risk
The Michaud Creek Fire near Pocatello, Idaho has grown to 1,300 acres after reigniting over the weekend. The BIA-managed fire on the Fort Hall Reservation is at 20% containment and threatening residences and energy infrastructure west of the city.