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Big Grass Fire Explodes to 579,000 Acres on Oregon-Idaho Border, 34% Contained
The Big Grass Fire, burning across Malheur County, Oregon and Owyhee County, Idaho, has grown to approximately 579,360 acres and remains one of the largest active wildfires in the United States, with containment holding at 34%.
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Northwest is Nation's Fire Hotspot: 44 Uncontained Large Fires Burning Across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho
The Pacific Northwest is the nation's most active fire region, with 44 uncontained large fires across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. The National Preparedness Level is at maximum 5, with 30,000+ personnel deployed. Oregon alone has 23 large fires in its most severe season on record.
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Grasshopper Fire Surpasses 57,000 Acres in North-Central Oregon, Remains Oregon's Top Priority
Oregon's highest-priority fire has grown to over 57,000 acres in Wasco County near Wamic, fueled by extreme heat, east winds, and drought-dry fuels along the eastern Cascades.
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Spokane Complex Fire: Hundreds of Structures Destroyed, Thousands Displaced in Washington
The Spokane Area Fires complex has burned roughly 10,000 acres, destroyed or damaged 900+ structures, and displaced thousands of residents across Spokane County since igniting August 1, 2026.
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Idaho Fires Update: Tartar Fire Tops 138,000 Acres Near Weiser; Big Grass Fire Threatens Range Country
The Tartar Fire near Weiser has burned over 138,000 acres in Washington County, while the massive Big Grass Fire on the Oregon-Idaho border has consumed hundreds of thousands of acres of rangeland. Idaho's fire outlook remains above average through September.
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Oregon Fire Roundup: Hagen Fire Approaches 40,000 Acres; Rowe Creek Complex at 76% Containment
Oregon's active wildfire season continues with the Hagen Fire approaching 40,000 acres near Pendleton, the Rowe Creek Complex at 76% containment, and the Big Grass Fire at over 339,000 acres on the Oregon-Idaho border.
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97 Large Fires Burning Nationwide as Pacific Northwest Leads Record 2026 Season
The U.S. is battling 97 large fires across 3.5 million acres as of August 8, with Oregon and Washington shouldering the heaviest burden in what is shaping up to be one of the worst fire seasons on record.
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Nation at Peak Fire Crisis: 95 Large Fires Burning, PNW Leads the Map
With 95 large fires burning and national resources fully committed at Preparedness Level 5, the Pacific Northwest leads the nation in active fire count — Oregon has 29, Washington 18, Idaho 7.
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Pacific Northwest Fire Crisis: 44 Large Fires at Preparedness Level 5 as Oregon Shatters Acreage Records
The Pacific Northwest is at Preparedness Level 5 with 44 uncontained large fires across Oregon and Washington. Oregon has shattered historical acreage records while Washington has seen 65,000-plus residents displaced and hundreds of structures destroyed.
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Nation's Fire Crisis Centers on Pacific Northwest as 49 Large Fires Burn Across Oregon and Washington
The Pacific Northwest is ground zero for the worst wildfire siege in the nation, with 49 uncontained large fires burning across Oregon and Washington as of August 5, 2026, and more than 28,700 personnel deployed nationally.
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National Wildfire Situation: Preparedness Level 5 as 99 Large Fires Burn Across the West
The U.S. remains at National Preparedness Level 5 with 99 large fires burning across 14 states. The Pacific Northwest accounts for more than half of all active large fire incidents, with Oregon leading the nation at 33 uncontained fires.
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Northwest Fire Season Reaches Crisis Level: 102 Large Fires Burning Nationally, PNW at Epicenter
With 102 uncontained large fires burning across the country — including 33 in Oregon, 16 in Washington, and 8 in Idaho — the 2026 fire season has become one of the most destructive on record, with more than 3.2 million acres currently burning nationwide.
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Rowe Creek Complex Reaches 313,439 Acres in North-Central Oregon, Now 55% Contained
Oregon's massive Rowe Creek Complex has grown to 313,439 acres near Fossil and is now 55% contained. FEMA has authorized federal funding to support suppression efforts as nearly 2,400 personnel work the fire.
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Big Grass Fire Tops 304,000 Acres on Oregon-Idaho Border, 356 Structures Threatened
The Big Grass Fire on the Oregon-Idaho border has burned 304,229 acres with 21% containment, threatening 356 structures and prompting Level 3 evacuations at Jordan Valley and nearby communities.
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Little Giant Fire Scorches 24,000+ Acres Near Leavenworth, Prompts 'Go Now' Evacuations
The Little Giant Fire northwest of Leavenworth has grown to over 24,000 acres with zero containment, prompting Level 3 'Go Now' evacuation orders in Chelan County as crews focus on protecting homes along the White River corridor.
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Big Grass Fire: Nation's Largest Active Wildfire Burns 303,000+ Acres on Oregon-Idaho Border
The Big Grass Fire has grown to 303,285 acres on the Oregon-Idaho border, triggering a disaster emergency declaration, Idaho National Guard deployment, and Level 3 evacuations across Owyhee County.
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Kaiser Canyon Fire Tops 129,000 Acres on Colville Reservation as Washington Battles 12 Large Active Fires
Washington state's Kaiser Canyon Fire on the Colville Reservation has grown to over 129,000 acres at 27% containment, making it the largest active fire in the state. Washington is battling 12 large fires with more than 378,000 acres burned statewide so far in 2026.
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Northwest Reaches Peak Wildfire Crisis: 85 Large Fires Burning Nationally, 43 Uncontained in Oregon and Washington
Eighty-five large fires are burning nationally as the Northwest remains at Preparedness Level 5, with 43 uncontained large fires in Oregon and Washington alone. Over 4.66 million acres have burned across the U.S. in 2026, well above the 10-year average.
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Northwest at Preparedness Level 5: Oregon Leads Nation with 31 Large Active Fires
Oregon leads the nation with 31 large active fires as the Northwest Geographic Area remains at National Preparedness Level 5. A total of 84 large fires are burning nationally, consuming more than 2.6 million acres.
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Oregon Wildfire Season Reaches Historic Scale: 1.5 Million Acres Burning Across 32 Large Fires
Oregon is experiencing one of its most destructive wildfire seasons on record, with more than 1.5 million acres actively burning across 32 large fires as of July 28, 2026, straining resources and forcing thousands to evacuate.