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Washington's 2026 Wildfire Season Surpasses 851,000 Acres as State Reels from Historic Destruction
Washington's 2026 wildfire season has surpassed 851,000 acres burned, with the Spokane Complex Fire destroying more than 830 homes and 11,000 residents evacuated. Governor Ferguson has declared both fire and public health emergencies statewide.
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Oregon Shatters All-Time Wildfire Records: 2.5 Million Acres Burned in Historic 2026 Season
Oregon has burned more than 2.53 million acres in 2026, setting a new all-time state record. Thirty-eight active fires continue to burn, with the Grasshopper, Hagen, and Rowe Creek Complex among the most active.
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Little Giant Fire Nears 150,000 Acres in Chelan County, Threatening More Than 6,000 Structures
The lightning-caused Little Giant Fire in Chelan County has grown to nearly 150,000 acres with just 21 percent containment, threatening more than 6,000 structures near Lake Chelan and drawing 1,857 firefighters including 240 active-duty Army soldiers.
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With Fire Season Weeks From Peak, Homeowners Urged to Take Immediate Preparedness Steps
With the 2026 Pacific Northwest fire season weeks from its historical peak and thousands of structures already lost, emergency managers are urging residents to act now on evacuation planning, go-bag preparation, defensible space, and local alert enrollment — before smoke is visible on the horizon.
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Lightning-Sparked Fires Drive Idaho to 10 Active Large Incidents Across the State
Ten large fires are burning simultaneously across Idaho as of August 25, with lightning-sparked incidents active in the north, central, and southern parts of the state. The Crooked Fire in Boise County — at 1,931 acres and growing — is among the most closely monitored active incidents.
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Oregon Wildfire Season Shatters All Records, Surpassing 2.3 Million Acres Burned
Oregon's 2026 wildfire season has burned more than 2.3 million acres — shattering the state's all-time record — with 15 active large fires still burning as of August 25. The Rowe Creek and Hay Creek complexes drove the season's most dramatic growth, while Central Oregon fires near full containment.
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2026 Pacific Northwest Wildfire Season Shatters All Records: 50,000+ Fires, 7.8 Million Acres Nationwide
Oregon has burned nearly 2.5 million acres in 2026, shattering all records. The Pacific Northwest is driving a historic national fire season, with 40 of 86 active large U.S. fires burning in OR, WA, and ID.
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Little Giant Fire Burns 142,000 Acres Near Leavenworth at Just 15% Containment — Communities Remain Threatened
The Little Giant Fire in Chelan County, Washington has grown to 142,218 acres at just 15% containment, threatening communities near Leavenworth with ongoing structure threats and hazardous smoke.
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Pacific Northwest Remains Nation's Wildfire Hotspot with 29 Large Fires Active
The Pacific Northwest continues to lead the nation in wildfire activity as of August 23, 2026, with 29 large fires burning across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho — more than any other region in the country.
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Highway 204 Reopens as Oregon Fires See Mixed Progress; Paradise and Austin Fires Remain Uncontained
Highway 204 through Tollgate has reopened as the Hagen Fire reaches 19% containment, while the Grasshopper Fire hits 66%. The Paradise and Austin fires remain at 0% containment with active Level 3 evacuations still in force.
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Big Grass Fire Reaches 579,000 Acres, Approaches Oregon All-Time Record
The Big Grass Fire on the Oregon-Idaho border has reached 579,000 acres and 85% containment, approaching Oregon's all-time record, but embers continue to jump containment lines near Jordan Valley.
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Pacific Northwest Becomes Nation's Wildfire Hotspot With 37 Large Fires Burning
Oregon, Washington, and Idaho collectively account for more than half of all large uncontained wildfires in the United States as the 2026 fire season reaches a historic peak, with 37 large fires burning across the region and over 28,000 firefighters deployed nationwide.
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Oregon Wildfires: Rowe Creek Complex, Grasshopper Fire and 19 Other Large Incidents Active Statewide
Oregon is battling 21 large fires statewide, including the Rowe Creek Complex, Grasshopper Fire near Mount Hood, the Hagen Fire in Umatilla County, and the Fielder Mountain Fire. The state's 65 total active wildfires have burned approximately 1.95 million acres.
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Washington Sinlahekin Fire: 154,000 Acres, 44% Contained as Crews Battle Northern and Southern Flanks
The Sinlahekin Fire in Okanogan County, Washington is the largest fire in the state at 154,162 acres and 44% contained. More than 1,700 firefighters are working the northern and southern flanks while crews protect structures near Toby's Mill.
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Pacific Northwest Remains Nation's Wildfire Hotspot With 34 Large Fires Burning
The Pacific Northwest holds the grim distinction of being the most active wildfire region in the U.S., with 34 uncontained large fires burning across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho as the 2026 season shatters decade-long records.
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Wildfire Preparedness Guide: How PNW Residents Can Get Ready Before a Fire Threatens
With evacuations underway across the Pacific Northwest, now is the time to build a go-bag, sign up for emergency alerts, and create defensible space around your home. A guide to evacuation zones, preparedness checklists, and key resources for Oregon, Washington, and Idaho residents.
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Three Queens Fire Forces Evacuations Around Kachess and Cle Elum Lakes in Kittitas County
The Three Queens Fire in Kittitas County has grown to over 3,500 acres near Kachess Lake with zero containment. All three levels of evacuation orders are in effect, and recreation areas around Lake Kachess and Lake Cle Elum remain closed.
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2026 Fire Season By the Numbers: Pacific Northwest on Pace for Most Destructive Year on Record
With 7.2 million acres burned nationally year-to-date and the Pacific Northwest accounting for the majority of large active fires, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most destructive wildfire seasons in modern history — driven by record drought, early snowmelt, and extreme summer heat.
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Pacific Northwest Emerges as Nation's Wildfire Epicenter With 46 Large Fires Burning
Oregon leads the nation with 24 large fires, Washington follows with 16, and Idaho adds 6 more as the Pacific Northwest accounts for more than half of all large fires burning nationwide during one of the region's most destructive fire seasons on record.
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Idaho's Tartar Fire Nears Full Containment at 158,000 Acres; State Still Battling 6 Large Fires
Idaho's Tartar Fire near Weiser has reached 87-89% containment at 158,027 acres after a devastating run in late July that impacted structures on US-95 and triggered mass evacuations. Idaho still has six large fires burning statewide.