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Wildfire Preparedness: What PNW Residents Should Do Right Now
With over three dozen active wildfires burning across Oregon and Washington and conditions expected to remain critical through late July, now is the time for Pacific Northwest residents to review their evacuation plans, assemble go-bags, and understand the three-level evacuation warning system.
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Over 35 Active Wildfires Burning Across Oregon and Washington as Peak Season Arrives Early
More than three dozen active wildfires are burning across Oregon and Washington as an early and intense fire season grips the Pacific Northwest. Lightning storms have been the primary driver of new ignitions, overwhelming initial attack resources across multiple regions.
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Wildfire Preparedness Guide: What Pacific Northwest Residents Need to Know This Fire Season
As Oregon and Washington experience one of the most intense early-season wildfire outbreaks in years, fire safety officials urge residents to prepare go-bags, know their evacuation zones, harden their homes, and stay informed via official channels.
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Northwest Wildfire Outbreak: 140 New Fires Ignite Across Oregon and Washington in 72 Hours
A lightning siege has ignited 140 new fires across Oregon and Washington in just 72 hours, pushing the Northwest to Preparedness Level 5 — the highest level possible. As of July 19, 73 large fires are burning nationally with over 741,000 acres affected.
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Northwest Lightning Outbreak Triggers 17 New Large Fires, Region Now Most Active in Nation
A dry lightning outbreak has sparked 17 new large fires in the Northwest Geographic Area in 48 hours, making the region the most active fire geography in the nation. Oregon alone has 19 large active fires as fuel conditions mirror mid-August.
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East Evans Creek Fire Tops 11,500 Acres in Jackson County as Rogue Valley Braces for More Heat
Oregon's East Evans Creek Fire has grown to 11,551 acres in Jackson County, forcing Level 3 GO NOW evacuations across multiple zones near Shady Cove and East Evans Creek Road. Over 1,500 firefighting personnel are now on scene.
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Oregon Fires Explode Across State as Lightning, Wind, and Drought Drive Explosive Growth
Nearly 8,000 acres burning near Medford, lightning-sparked fires in northeast Oregon, and early season conditions resembling mid-August — Oregon is in the thick of a dangerous fire week.
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Wildfire Preparedness Checklist: What Pacific Northwest Residents Need to Do Right Now
With active wildfires burning across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho and fire weather conditions expected to remain critical through the week, now is the time for Pacific Northwest residents in fire-prone areas to review their evacuation plans, assemble go-bags, and take defensible space action around their homes.
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Four Active Wildfires Burning Across Oregon, Prompting Multi-County Response
Four major wildfires burning in Baker, Grant, and Jackson counties have consumed more than 8,000 acres combined, triggering a statewide firefighting response and widespread evacuation notices across eastern and southern Oregon.
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PNW Fire Situation: Oregon, Washington, and Idaho Face Active Fire Season as National Preparedness Hits Level 4
Oregon, Washington, and Idaho are contending with multiple active large fires as National Preparedness Level holds at 4, with 46 uncontained fires burning more than 700,000 acres nationwide as of July 13.
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East Evans Creek Road Fire Explodes to 2,656 Acres Near Rogue River, Zero Containment
A fire that started as a 10-acre grass fire near Rogue River has exploded to 2,656 acres with 0% containment. Multi-level evacuations are in place for Jackson County residents.
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Chelan Hills Fire: 15,000 Acres Burned, One Dead, Dozens of Structures Lost in North-Central Washington
The Chelan Hills Fire ignited July 4 near Orondo, Washington, burning more than 15,000 acres and destroying over 100 structures before reaching 50% containment. At least one person was killed in the most destructive PNW fire of the season so far.
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Fire Preparedness: What Pacific Northwest Residents Need to Know Right Now
As wildfires burn across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho under dangerous drought and heat conditions, emergency managers urge residents to know their evacuation zone, prepare a go-bag, harden their homes, and sign up for emergency notifications now.
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Oregon Fire Roundup: Anthony, Salmon, North Cayuse, and Hoop Fires Active Across Eastern Oregon
Four large fires are actively burning across eastern Oregon, including the new Anthony Fire (450 acres) on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest and the 4,887-acre North Cayuse Fire east of Pendleton. Oregon has 19 counties under drought emergency status.
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Washington Wildfire Roundup: Five Large Fires Burning Across Central and Eastern Washington
Washington has five large fires burning statewide, including the newly ignited B&O Fire near Okanogan with Level 3 evacuations and the near-contained Chelan Hills and Ryegrass Coulee fires. Red flag conditions persist across central and eastern Washington.
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2026 Pacific Northwest Fire Season: Early July Brings Largest Fires of the Year
The Pacific Northwest's 2026 fire season reached a critical inflection point in early July, with major fires erupting on the Fourth of July in both Washington and Oregon, dry lightning sparking new ignitions daily, and fuels at critical dryness levels well ahead of schedule. Here is where things stand and what the rest of the season may hold.
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Fire Preparedness Checklist: How Pacific Northwest Residents Can Get Ready Before the Next Fire
With an active and destructive fire season already underway across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, emergency managers urge residents in fire-prone areas to complete their preparedness plans now — before a fire is at their doorstep.
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North Cayuse Fire Prompts Evacuations Near Umatilla Reservation East of Pendleton, Oregon
The North Cayuse Fire burning 15 miles east of Pendleton, Oregon has reached approximately 2,300 acres with active fire behavior, prompting Level 3 Go Now evacuations near Mission and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.
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North Cayuse Fire Grows to 4,663 Acres East of Pendleton as Crews Brace for Red Flag Conditions
The North Cayuse Fire east of Pendleton has grown to 4,663 acres at 12% containment, with Level 1 evacuations east of the city and flight restrictions in place over McKay Reservoir.
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Claremont Fire Explodes to 4,420 Acres in Boise Foothills, Boise County Under Evacuation Orders
The Claremont Fire ignited July 6 in the Boise Foothills and exploded to 4,420 acres by Tuesday evening with 0% containment, forcing evacuations in Boise County and closure of Ridge to Rivers trails.