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Spokane Complex Scorches 7,700+ Acres, Destroys Hundreds of Homes in Eastern Washington
Three fast-moving wildfires merged into the Spokane Complex over Labor Day weekend, burning through Spokane County neighborhoods and destroying more than 600 structures in one of Washington's worst urban-interface fire disasters.
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Sisi and Three Queens Fires Persist in Washington Cascades After Weeks of Active Burning
The Sisi Fire (1,504 acres, 0% contained) and Three Queens Fire (9,364 acres, 8% contained) continue to burn in Washington's Cascades as crews make use of cooler, wetter conditions. The fires are among 13 active large fires in Washington — the most of any state in the nation.
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Three Queens Fire Forces Closures in Alpine Lakes Wilderness as Pacific Crest Trail Access Cut
The Three Queens Fire burning in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness has grown to nearly 9,000 acres with just 5 percent containment, forcing closures of Lake Kachess, Lake Cle Elum, and a significant stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail through Kittitas County.
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Washington's Little Giant Fire Tops 171,000 Acres, Becomes State's Largest Active Wildfire
The Little Giant Fire in Chelan and Okanogan counties has grown to 171,000 acres, surpassing the Sinlahekin Fire to become Washington's largest active wildfire and its largest in decades, with containment at 81 percent.
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Oregon Fires Update: Nine Large Fires Burning Across State as 2026 Season Scorches Record 2.5 Million Acres
Nine large wildfires continue to burn across Oregon as the 2026 season surpasses 2.5 million acres — 29 percent more than the previous record. Here is the full rundown on where crews are fighting fire today.
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Oregon's 2026 Wildfire Season Shatters All Records: 2.5 Million Acres and Counting
Oregon's 2026 fire season has consumed more than 2.5 million acres across 1,581 fires, shattering the all-time state record set in 2024. Suppression costs have reached $236 million as nine large fires remain active.
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September Is National Preparedness Month: What PNW Residents Need to Know Before the Next Fire
September is National Preparedness Month. After a devastating 2026 fire season across the Pacific Northwest, emergency managers urge residents to use the current cooler weather window to build go-bags, create defensible space, and sign up for emergency alerts.
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Oregon's Rowe Creek Complex Nears Full Containment at 373,927 Acres, One of Season's Largest
Oregon's Rowe Creek Complex is approaching full containment at 373,927 acres — one of the largest fires in state history. The lightning-caused fire 10 miles south of Fossil is 92-93% contained with mop-up operations ongoing.
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Fire Preparedness Now: What Pacific Northwest Residents Need to Know Before the Next Red Flag Day
With 38 large fires burning across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho and critical fire weather forecasted to return, now is the time for Pacific Northwest residents to review evacuation plans, build go-bags, and understand evacuation zone levels. Here is what you need to know.
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Wonderland Complex Closes Sunrise, White River Areas at Mount Rainier; PCT Shut Between Snoqualmie and Deception Pass
The Wonderland Complex, a multi-fire incident on the northeast side of Mount Rainier National Park, has forced closures of Sunrise, White River Campground, and sections of the Wonderland Trail through the holiday weekend and beyond. The adjacent Three Queens Fire has closed the Pacific Crest Trail through October.
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Sisi Fire Grows to 2,244 Acres with Zero Containment; Stehekin Braces as U.S. Army Soldiers Join Defense
The Sisi Fire northwest of Stehekin in Chelan County has grown to 2,244 acres with no containment after 19 days of burning. Active fire continues along the northern and western flanks, with 154 personnel assigned — including active-duty Army troops — protecting the remote lakeside community.
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Little Giant Fire Surpasses 170,000 Acres, Now Washington State's Largest Active Wildfire
The Little Giant Fire in Chelan County has burned over 170,000 acres and is now Washington State's largest active wildfire at 49% containment, while the nearby Sisi Fire near Stehekin remains entirely uncontained.
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Idaho Panhandle and Central Idaho Fires: 14 Large Incidents Burning Across the Gem State
Idaho is tied with Washington for the most large active fires in any U.S. state, with 14 incidents burning from the Panhandle to the Boise foothills. The Cascade Fire, Crooked Fire, and a cluster of Idaho Panhandle fires are drawing significant resources and smoke.
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Eastern Oregon Under Siege: Rowe Creek Complex, Paradise Fire Drive Multi-County Response
Eastern Oregon is battling 10 large fires, including the massive Rowe Creek Complex (373,000 acres, 93% contained) and the still-active Paradise Fire near Milton-Freewater. Evacuation orders remain in place across multiple counties.
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Washington Burning: Governor Declares Emergency as 14 Large Fires Rage Statewide
Governor Ferguson has declared a statewide wildfire emergency in Washington as 14 large fires burn across the state. The Sinlahekin Fire (166,000 acres) and Little Giant Fire are among the most active, with a statewide burn ban in effect through September 30.
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Labor Day Fire Preparedness: What Every PNW Resident Needs to Know This Weekend
With 40 large fires burning across the PNW and Labor Day weekend bringing increased recreation risk, emergency managers urge residents to review evacuation plans, go-bags, and current fire restrictions.
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Washington Wildfire Crisis: 851,000 Acres Burned, State Emergency in Effect as September Peak Approaches
Washington has burned more than 851,000 acres in 2026, with 14 large fires still active, a statewide burn ban through September 30, and the peak of fire season still ahead.
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Labor Day Fire Preparedness: What Pacific Northwest Residents Need to Know This Weekend
With critical fire weather conditions forecast and firefighting resources stretched thin, the Labor Day holiday weekend presents elevated wildfire risk across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Here's what residents and recreationists need to know before heading outdoors.
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Washington's Sinlahekin, Little Giant Fires Dominate as State Manages 14 Large Incidents
Washington State continues to battle 14 large fires following Governor Ferguson's August 1 statewide wildfire emergency declaration. The Sinlahekin Fire in Okanogan County leads at over 163,000 acres as crews work across Chelan, Okanogan, and other counties.
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Oregon Fire Roundup: 13 Large Fires Burning from the Cascades to the Idaho Border
Oregon is enduring a record-breaking wildfire season with 39 active fires statewide. While the biggest fires are winding toward containment, the Austin, McCully, and Hagen fires continue to burn with dangerous intensity.