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Northwest Holds at Preparedness Level 5 as 51 Large Fires Burn Across Oregon and Washington
The National Interagency Fire Center is at its maximum Preparedness Level 5 as 51 uncontained large fires rage across the Pacific Northwest, with Oregon alone hosting 10 active large incidents and Washington reporting four more.
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Big Grass Fire Explodes to 280,000 Acres on Oregon-Idaho Border, 5% Contained
A fast-moving grass fire that ignited July 23 along the Oregon-Idaho border near Jordan Valley has exploded to approximately 280,000 acres, making it one of the largest fires burning in the United States. The blaze remains just 5% contained.
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Rowe Creek Complex Tops 208,000 Acres in North-Central Oregon, Critical Fire Weather Continues
The Rowe Creek Complex in Wheeler and Wasco counties has burned more than 208,000 acres since igniting July 15. With only 31% containment and another Red Flag Warning in effect, crews are bracing for another day of aggressive fire behavior near Highway 26.
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Rowe Creek Complex Tops 192,000 Acres as Oregon Battles 21 Large Fires
The Rowe Creek Complex near Fossil has burned 192,681 acres with 27% containment as Oregon manages 21 large active fires statewide, including the extreme-behavior Hat Fire east of Burns.
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Kaiser Canyon Fire Tops 100,000 Acres on Colville Reservation, Displaces Over 1,000
The Kaiser Canyon Fire on the Colville Reservation surpassed 106,000 acres Friday with Level 3 evacuations in place along Highway 155, at least 20 structures destroyed, and over 1,000 people displaced.
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Nation at Peak Fire Crisis: 70 Large Fires Burn 1.6 Million Acres as Pacific Northwest Bears Heavy Burden
The United States is experiencing one of its most intense wildfire seasons on record, with 70 large fires burning across 15 states and more than 1.6 million acres currently in flames. The Pacific Northwest — with Oregon alone accounting for 20 large fires — sits at the epicenter of the crisis.
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72 Large Fires Burning Nationally as Pacific Northwest Leads Nation in Fire Activity
With 72 large fires burning across 14 states and over 1.5 million acres currently ablaze, the National Interagency Fire Center reports the Northwest as the most active fire region in the country.
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Lower Dry Creek Fire: Oregon's Most Urgent Blaze Tops 6,700 Acres with Zero Containment
The Lower Dry Creek Fire in Umatilla County has grown to 6,753 acres with zero containment, destroying at least five homes and forcing 1,650+ residents under evacuation orders. Oregon's Emergency Conflagration Act has been invoked and FEMA has approved the state's first Fire Management Assistance Grant of 2026.
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Idaho Boundary County Fires: Turner and Upper Smith Blazes Prompt Multi-Agency Air Attack Near Copeland
Two wildfires burning in Boundary County, Idaho near the community of Copeland have prompted a coordinated multi-agency response including large airtankers, scoop planes, helicopters, and engine task forces deployed by the Idaho Fire Chiefs Association. The Turner Fire started July 15 approximately five miles south of Copeland.
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Kaiser Canyon and Lyons Ferry Fires Scorch Nearly 100,000 Acres Across Eastern Washington
Two major wildfires are burning across eastern Washington this week, with the Kaiser Canyon Fire threatening communities on the Colville Reservation and the Lyons Ferry Fire forcing State Fire Mobilization in the southeast. Combined, the fires have burned nearly 97,000 acres.
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Kaiser Canyon Fire Explodes to 60,000 Acres in Okanogan County with Zero Containment
A lightning-sparked wildfire in Okanogan County has grown from 12,500 acres to more than 60,000 acres in just three days, prompting Level 3 Go Now evacuations near Nespelem and displacing more than 1,000 residents.
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Lyons Ferry Fire Hits 30,000 Acres in Eastern Washington, Smoke Blankets Spokane
The Lyons Ferry Fire has exploded to 30,000 acres in Adams County, Washington, filling Spokane's skies with smoke. Washington now has 8 large fires burning as the state activates emergency firefighting resources.
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East Evans Creek Fire Grows to 13,000+ Acres, Remains Oregon's Largest Active Wildfire
The East Evans Creek Fire northeast of Rogue River, Oregon has grown to more than 13,000 acres with just 5% containment. Level 1, 2, and 3 evacuation orders are in effect for portions of Jackson County.
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Lyons Ferry Fire Tops 30,000 Acres as Washington Battles Multi-Fire Outbreak
Washington's largest active wildfire, the Lyons Ferry Fire in Franklin and Garfield counties, has grown to an estimated 30,000 acres and is pouring heavy smoke across eastern Washington. Hazardous air quality has been recorded in Spokane.
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Nation at National Preparedness Level 4: 49 Large Fires Burning 3.67 Million Acres Across the U.S.
NIFC confirms 49 large fires burning across the U.S. as the National Preparedness Level holds at 4. Over 3.67 million acres have burned in 2026, with MAFFS military aircraft activated to support overwhelmed suppression resources.
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Nation at Preparedness Level 4: 48 Large Fires Burning, 16,800 Firefighters Deployed Nationwide
NIFC is holding at National Preparedness Level 4 with 48 large fires burning across 15 states. More than 16,800 firefighters are deployed as the Pacific Northwest escalates into a major area of national focus.
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Nation at Preparedness Level 4: 46 Large Fires Burning as 2026 Season Surpasses Last Year's Pace
The National Interagency Fire Center reports 46 uncontained large fires burning in all 10 geographic areas as of July 14, with nearly 17,000 personnel deployed nationwide. Year-to-date, 39,354 fires have burned more than 3.6 million acres — well ahead of last year's pace at this date.
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Firefighting Pilot Killed in Helicopter Crash at Colorado Reservoir; Aspen Acres Fire Destroys 850+ Structures
A helicopter pilot was killed Sunday while fighting the Gold Mountain Fire in Colorado — the fourth firefighter death there this summer. The Aspen Acres Fire has now destroyed 850+ structures including 337 homes near Pueblo.
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Babylon Fire in Utah Reaches 104,000 Acres, Becomes Nation's Largest Active Wildfire
The Babylon Fire in San Juan County, Utah has grown to 104,000+ acres, becoming the nation's largest active wildfire. The fire near Bears Ears National Monument is 44% contained.
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Fire Season Intensifies: National Preparedness Level 4 as 44 Large Fires Burn Nationwide
NIFC reports 44 large fires burning nationwide with 15,150 personnel deployed. Oregon leads the Northwest with 6 large fires as the season hits National Preparedness Level 4.