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Wildland Firefighter Dies After Being Injured on Oregon's Austin Fire
A contract wildland firefighter has died from injuries sustained September 9 while battling the Austin Fire in Mount Hood National Forest, the U.S. Forest Service confirmed Thursday evening.
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2026 Fire Season Hits Historic Benchmarks: 58 Large Fires Burn Across Eight States
With 54,136 fires burning 8.4 million acres nationwide in 2026, the current season is on track to be one of the worst on record. Fifty-eight large fires remain active across eight states, with the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies bearing the heaviest load.
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National Preparedness Level Drops to 3 as 2026 Fire Season Shows Signs of Moderating
NIFC lowered the national wildfire preparedness level to 3 on September 9 as improving conditions offer relief after a season that has already burned 8.4 million acres across 53,940 fires nationwide.
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Silver Fire Burns Near Sandpoint, Idaho: 2,593 Acres at 30% Containment
The Silver Fire in Idaho's Panhandle National Forest has burned 2,593 acres northwest of Sandpoint and remains only 30% contained after 16 days of burning. Road and trail closures are in effect in Boundary County as crews work to protect threatened structures.
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National Fire Situation: 8.4 Million Acres Burned in 2026 as Preparedness Level Drops to Three
With 8.4 million acres burned nationwide through September 9, 2026 has become one of the most destructive fire seasons on record. NICC dropped the national preparedness level to 3 on Wednesday as conditions modestly improved, but 59 large fires continue burning in 16 states.
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2026 Wildfire Season Surges Past 8.3 Million Acres — Among the Most Destructive on Record
With more than 8.3 million acres burned through early September, the 2026 wildfire season has already surpassed most recent years, with fire crews stretched thin across eight geographic areas nationwide.
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2026 Fire Season Surpasses 8.3 Million Acres as 66 Large Fires Burn Across Eight States
With 66 large fires active across eight states and 8.3 million acres burned so far in 2026, this fire season is among the worst on record. The Pacific Northwest accounts for half of all active large fires, with Washington, Idaho, and Oregon each managing double-digit blazes.
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Oregon's 2026 Wildfire Season Shatters All Records: 2.5 Million Acres Burned
Oregon's 2026 wildfire season has become the worst in state history, with more than 2.5 million acres burned — surpassing the previous record set in 2024 and straining state firefighting budgets to the breaking point.
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Washington Wildfire Roundup: Sinlahekin Tops 166,000 Acres Among 13 Large Fires Burning Statewide
Washington is fighting 13 large fires, led by the 166,000-acre Sinlahekin Fire near Tonasket. The Sisi and King fires remain at 0% containment as crews gain ground statewide.
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Idaho Fire Roundup: Panhandle and Clearwater Forests Face 12 Large Fires with Minimal Containment
Twelve large fires burn across Idaho, with clusters of nearly uncontained blazes in the Nez Perce-Clearwater and Idaho Panhandle national forests presenting the toughest suppression challenges of the season.
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Idaho Fire Roundup: 12 Large Fires Burning from Panhandle to Boise Foothills
Idaho is home to 12 large active fires stretching from the Idaho Panhandle to the Boise National Forest. The Crooked Fire near Idaho City has grown to nearly 10,000 acres, while multiple Nez Perce–Clearwater fires remain at 0% containment in remote terrain.
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Washington Wildfires: 14 Large Fires Active Statewide as Structures and Communities Remain at Risk
Washington leads all states with 14 active large fires as Governor Ferguson's emergency declaration and burn ban remain in effect. Over 600 structures have been damaged or destroyed statewide, with the Little Giant, Sisi, and Sinlahekin fires continuing to threaten communities.
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Washington's Little Giant Fire Surpasses 170,000 Acres, Becomes State's Largest Active Blaze
The Little Giant Fire in Chelan County has surpassed 170,000 acres, making it Washington's largest active wildfire. Military personnel from Joint Base Lewis-McChord are supporting suppression efforts, while evacuation levels have been reduced as containment improves.
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Idaho Leads Nation in Active Large Fires: 14 Incidents Burning Across Panhandle and Clearwater Forests
Idaho is tied with Washington for the most active large fires in the nation, with 14 incidents burning across the Panhandle, Boise, and Nez Perce-Clearwater national forests. Several fires have zero percent containment and are actively threatening structures and critical infrastructure.
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2026 Fire Season by the Numbers: 84 Large Fires Burning Nationwide, Pacific Northwest Bears Heavy Load
With 52,626 wildfires burning more than 8.2 million acres year-to-date — 163% of the 10-year average — the 2026 fire season is shaping up as one of the most destructive on record. Idaho, Washington, and Oregon together account for 38 of the 84 active large fires nationwide.
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2026 Wildfire Season Breaks Records: 8.2 Million Acres Burned, Nation at Highest Preparedness Level
Firefighters have responded to 52,466 wildfires burning over 8.2 million acres in 2026 — 164% of the 10-year average — as the nation hits Preparedness Level 5 and the Pacific Northwest bears the brunt of the season.
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2026 Fire Season Surges Past 8.2 Million Acres as Nation Battles 93 Large Fires
With 52,253 wildfires and 8.2 million acres burned nationwide, 2026 is already the worst fire season in years. The Pacific Northwest leads all regions with 38 of the nation's 93 active large fires across Idaho, Washington, and Oregon.
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2026 Wildfire Season Shatters Records: 8.2 Million Acres Burned Nationwide as PNW Bears Heavy Toll
With 8.2 million acres burned and 98 large fires still active, 2026 has become one of the most destructive fire seasons in U.S. history — and the Pacific Northwest is at the center of it.
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2026 Fire Season Hits Record Pace: 92 Large Fires Burning as Pacific Northwest Bears Heavy Toll
With 8.1 million acres burned nationwide and Idaho, Washington, and Oregon collectively hosting 42 of the country's 92 large active fires, the 2026 wildfire season is on track to be among the most destructive on record.
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Idaho Fire Season Intensifies: 44 Active Fires Across 20 Counties as Northern Rockies Endure Prolonged Heat
Idaho has 44 active wildfires burning across 20 counties as of late August 2026. The Moose Mountain Fire on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest has escalated to 3,707 acres with evacuations upgraded to 'Set,' while the Tartar Fire has reached 158,027 acres in Washington County.