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Oregon Active Fires Update: Rowe Creek Complex Transitions to Local Control as Season Winds Down
Oregon's massive Rowe Creek Complex — at nearly 374,000 acres one of the largest fires in state history — has reached 99% containment and transferred management back to local agencies, as other major fires across Mt. Hood and Umatilla national forests near full containment.
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Rowe Creek Complex Transitions to Local Management; Recovery Event Set for Sept. 26
Oregon's Rowe Creek Complex, a nearly 374,000-acre fire cluster near Fossil, has officially transitioned from state incident command to local agencies with repair work near completion and a wildfire recovery resource event scheduled for Crook County residents this Saturday.
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Mt. Hood's Narrows Fire Reaches 98 Percent Containment as Clackamas County Closures Near End
The Narrows Fire on Mt. Hood National Forest has reached 98% containment at 305 acres near Estacada, with crews completing final mop-up. Associated closures at Bagby Hot Springs, Timothy Lake, and Clackamas River campgrounds remain in place pending post-fire hazard tree assessments.
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Idaho's Upper Smith Fire Reaches 4,848 Acres Near Canadian Border at 41 Percent Containment
The Upper Smith Fire on the Idaho Panhandle National Forest has grown to 4,848 acres with 41% containment near the Canadian border. Idaho fire activity is otherwise quiet as crews shift focus to mop-up and suppression repair across the state.
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Oregon Active Fire Roundup: Season Nears End With Multiple Fires at Near-Total Containment
Oregon’s 2026 wildfire season is entering its final chapter, with the massive Rowe Creek Complex at 99% containment and the Grasshopper and Austin fires both at 98%. Crews are transitioning to mop-up and suppression repair across the state.
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King and Three Queens Fires Near Snoqualmie Pass Pose Risk to I-90 Corridor
The King Fire (3,314 acres, 0% contained) and Three Queens Fire (9,566 acres, 23% contained) are burning within 6-7 miles of Snoqualmie Pass on I-90, with breezy Cascade gap winds forecast this afternoon.
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Upper Smith Fire Burns in Idaho Panhandle: 4,848 Acres at 41 Percent Containment
The Upper Smith Fire in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest has burned 4,848 acres near Porthill and is 41 percent contained — the only large active fire currently listed for Idaho on the NIFC report.
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Rowe Creek Complex Repair Underway as Eastern Oregon Fire Season Winds Down
The 374,000-acre Rowe Creek Complex is at 99% containment as crews repair suppression lines. Oregon's 2026 fire season cost is projected to reach $350 million, with additional funding being sought.
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National Wildfire Situation Report: 2026 Season Running 146% Above Average Acreage Heading Into Final Weeks
NIFC’s latest report shows 8.5 million acres burned nationally in 2026 — 146% of the 10-year average — with 22 large fires still active across 11 states and 12,000+ personnel deployed as the season enters its final weeks.
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Washington’s Largest Active Fires Both at 81% Containment as State Season Winds Down
Washington’s Little Giant Fire (172,695 acres, Chelan County) and Sinlahekin Fire (166,026 acres, Okanogan County) both hit 81% containment this week, marking the high point of a historically costly 2026 fire season.
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Oregon Wildfires Ease as Rainfall Brings Relief; Rowe Creek Complex at 99% Containment
Multiple large wildfires in north-central and eastern Oregon have made significant containment progress following beneficial rainfall, with the massive Rowe Creek Complex reaching 99% contained and overall fire activity at its lowest level statewide.
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Big Grass Fire Reaches 100% Containment — Now the Largest Wildfire in Oregon History at 578,637 Acres
After more than seven weeks of intensive firefighting, the Big Grass Fire at the southern Oregon-Idaho border has been declared fully contained — officially Oregon's largest recorded wildfire at 578,637 acres.
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Oregon Fire Roundup: Suppression Repairs Underway as Season's Major Fires Near Full Control
Oregon's remaining active large fires are showing significant progress toward full containment. The Rowe Creek Complex and Grasshopper Fire are both over 97% contained, while the Hagen Fire approaches 87%. Crews across Central and Eastern Oregon have shifted from active suppression to suppression repair as fire season winds down.
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Big Grass Fire — Oregon's Largest Wildfire on Record — Reaches 100% Containment
After more than seven weeks of firefighting on one of the most challenging fires in Pacific Northwest history, the Big Grass Fire has been declared 100% contained. The 578,637-acre fire, which burned across the Oregon-Idaho border near Jordan Valley, set an all-time record for the largest wildfire in Oregon history.
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Umatilla National Forest Update: Paradise and Hagen Fires Shift to Cleanup; Forest Closures Remain in Effect
With the Paradise Fire at 86 percent containment and the Hagen Fire at 87 percent, Umatilla National Forest crews are transitioning from active suppression to long-term repair and restoration work. Road and forest closures remain in effect, and officials are warning hunters to stay out of hazardous burn areas.
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Oregon Wildfire Season Overview: Massive Fires Near Full Containment, Smaller Blazes Still Active
Oregon's largest 2026 wildfires — including the 578,637-acre Big Grass and 373,927-acre Rowe Creek Complex — are approaching full containment, while smaller fires near Estacada and Snoqualmie Pass remain concerns.
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Hagen and Paradise Fires Near Full Containment as Management Teams Transition Back to Local Forest
The Hagen Fire (61,381 acres, 87% contained) and Paradise Fire (9,656 acres, 86% contained) in the Umatilla National Forest are nearing full containment as incident management teams hand the fires back to local forest managers.
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Wildland Firefighter Dies After Injuries Battling Austin Fire in Mount Hood National Forest
A wildland firefighter died on September 11 after being injured while battling the Austin Fire in Mount Hood National Forest southeast of Estacada. The fire has burned more than 12,000 acres and is 36% contained.
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Idaho Fires Update: Seven Large Incidents Active as Panhandle Blazes Challenge Crews in Remote Terrain
Idaho's seven large active fires include the Parker Lake Fire (0% contained), Silver Fire (30%), and Upper Smith Fire (41%) in the remote Idaho Panhandle. The Crooked Fire on Boise NF is near full containment at 93%. Selway Wilderness fires are being monitored under managed fire protocols.
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Oregon Fire Roundup: McCully, Sycan, and Paradise Fires Remain Active as Rain Brings Brief Relief
Rain and cooler weather have slowed fire activity across Oregon, but the McCully Fire (Baker/Grant counties), the new Sycan Fire (Lake County), and the Paradise Fire (Umatilla NF) remain active. Evacuation orders are still in effect in multiple counties.