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Washington Wildfire Roundup: Plum Fire, Mt. Tom Creek, and B&O Fire Latest Updates
Washington tracks a new 150-acre Plum Fire in Lincoln County, an ongoing Olympic National Park fire, and a nearly contained B&O Fire in Okanogan County as dry lightning threatens new ignitions Thursday.
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Idaho Wildfires Intensify: Claremont Fire Tops 4,400 Acres, Ten Blazes Burning in Eastern Idaho
The Claremont Fire in the Boise Foothills has grown to more than 4,400 acres and triggered a Level 2 evacuation order for part of Boise County, while approximately ten additional wildfires continue to burn across eastern Idaho under dangerous fire weather conditions.
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Claremont Fire Scorches Boise Foothills: Human-Caused Blaze Grows to 6,800 Acres Before Crews Gain Containment Edge
The human-caused Claremont Fire burned 6,777 acres in the Boise Foothills, forcing Level 3 evacuations in Rocky Canyon before a successful burnout operation helped crews push toward containment. No structures damaged.
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Claremont Fire Holds at 6,530 Acres in Boise Foothills; UXO Complicates Suppression
The Claremont Fire in Idaho's Boise Foothills held at 6,530 acres after a successful burnout operation. Unexploded ordnance complicated suppression, and containment was expected by July 12.
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Chelan Hills Fire: One Dead, 100+ Structures Destroyed, $9.1M in Damage Before Containment
The Chelan Hills Fire in Douglas County, Washington, is 100% contained at 9,861 acres after killing one person, destroying 100+ structures, and causing $9.1 million in damage.
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Oregon Fires Update: North Cayuse Near 5,000 Acres East of Pendleton; Anthony Fire Threatens Homes North of Baker City
Two significant fires burn in northeastern Oregon: The North Cayuse Fire east of Pendleton has reached nearly 5,000 acres with Level 1 evacuations, while the lightning-caused Anthony Fire north of Baker City threatens homes and energy infrastructure on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
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Claremont Fire Burns 6,500+ Acres in Boise Foothills; BLM Closes Trails and Roads
The Claremont Fire has burned over 6,500 acres in the Boise Foothills since July 6 and is 23% contained. Air tankers have been actively working the blaze and the BLM has closed trails and roads in the area.
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North Cayuse Fire Burns 4,885 Acres on Umatilla Reservation; Federal Team Takes Command
The North Cayuse Fire on Oregon's Umatilla Indian Reservation has burned 4,885 acres and is 15% contained. The federal Northwest Incident Management Team 3 took command July 9, coordinating 524 personnel and multiple aircraft in a full suppression response.
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Chelan Hills Fire: Criminal Investigation Underway as Death Confirmed, Over 100 Structures Lost Near Lake Chelan
The Chelan Hills Fire in Douglas County, Washington has burned more than 10,000 acres since igniting on the Fourth of July, killing at least one person, destroying over 100 structures, and triggering a criminal investigation into its suspected human cause.
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Central Oregon Fire Update: Antelope Creek Fire 80% Contained; Coyner Fire Held Near Redmond
The Antelope Creek Fire in Wasco County is 80% contained after triggering Level 3 evacuations for the town of Antelope on July 4. The Coyner Fire near Redmond was held to 20.5 acres.
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Chelan Hills Fire: One Dead, Scores of Homes Destroyed Near Orondo as Containment Reaches 20%
The Chelan Hills Fire near Orondo, WA has burned 9,735 acres with 20% containment, destroyed scores of homes, and claimed at least one life since igniting on July 4th.
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Antelope Creek Fire North of Antelope, Oregon Reaches 80% Containment After Holiday Weekend Push
The Antelope Creek Fire, which sparked July 4th north of Antelope, OR and burned 1,261 acres in grass and brush, has reached 80% containment. BLM Prineville District and ODF crews worked through the holiday weekend to contain the blaze.
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Crawford Oaks Fire Near Dallesport Mostly Contained; Idaho's Shingle Creek Fire at 80 Percent
Two Pacific Northwest fires that flared last week are showing improved containment: the Crawford Oaks Fire in Klickitat County, Washington is 90 percent contained after triggering 'Go Now' evacuations and closing SR 14, while the Shingle Creek Fire near Riggins, Idaho is 80 percent contained.
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Antelope Creek Fire Burns Near Small Oregon Town, Community on 'Be Set' Evacuation Warning
The Antelope Creek Fire ignited July 4 just north of Antelope, Oregon, and has grown to over 1,200 acres in grass and brush. The small Wasco County community is on a Level 2 'Be Set' evacuation warning as BLM crews work to contain the blaze.
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2026 Wildfire Season Running Far Ahead of Normal: 36,700+ Fires and 3.2 Million Acres Burned Nationwide
The National Interagency Fire Center reports an unusually active start to the 2026 fire season, with 40 large fires burning across 13 states, more than 3.2 million acres burned year-to-date, and the nation at National Preparedness Level 4.
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Tule Fire Near Toppenish Reaches Full Containment After Burning 24,000 Acres in Yakima County
The Tule Fire south of Toppenish in Yakima County, Washington has reached 100% containment after burning 24,090 acres of rangeland. The fire tested local and state resources during extreme heat and dry conditions.
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Nation at Preparedness Level 4: 49 Large Fires Burning Across 13 States
With 49 large fires burning across 13 states and more than 9,600 personnel deployed nationwide, the U.S. has reached National Preparedness Level 4 — the second-highest designation — as 2026 fire activity far outpaces recent years.
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Idaho's Shingle Creek Fire Nears Full Containment Near Riggins; Local Crews to Take Over
The 635-acre Shingle Creek Fire near Riggins, Idaho has reached 77% containment and Northern Rockies Team 1 is preparing to hand management to local crews. Rain and elevated humidity moderated fire behavior after the blaze threatened the Rapid River Fish Hatchery.
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Three Wildland Firefighters Killed in Colorado Burnover; Week of Remembrance Begins
Emily Barker, 38; Nick Hutcherson, 27; and Sydney Watson, 27, were killed in a burnover on the Knowles Fire in western Colorado on June 27. The incident is under investigation as the Snyder Fire grows to 28,000+ acres.
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Nation Mourns Three Wildland Firefighters Killed in Colorado Burnover Incident
Emily Barker, Nick Hutcherson, and Sydney Watson — all members of the Rifle Helitack crew — perished June 27 when a burnover trapped five firefighters battling the Knowles Fire in Mesa County, Colorado. Two others were hospitalized with burn injuries.