Washington is fighting 13 large fires, led by the 166,000-acre Sinlahekin Fire near Tonasket. The Sisi and King fires remain at 0% containment as crews gain ground statewide.

Twelve large fires burn across Idaho, with clusters of nearly uncontained blazes in the Nez Perce-Clearwater and Idaho Panhandle national forests presenting the toughest suppression challenges of the season.

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.

The Spokane Complex Fire has destroyed over 900 structures across Spokane County in one of Washington’s most destructive urban-interface fire events on record. Governor Ferguson declared a statewide emergency.

Active evacuation orders and area closures remain in effect near the Little Giant Fire northwest of Leavenworth, and in Okanogan County near the Sinlahekin and Ptarmigan fires. Washington's three-level evacuation system explained, with key contacts for affected residents.

Oregon's 2026 wildfire suppression costs have reached $236 million gross, with the state receiving eight federal FMAG declarations this season. Congressional action on short-term funding includes wildfire suppression carve-outs, and FEMA's pre-disaster mitigation program has $189.7 million available for community risk reduction.

National Guard and Reserve C-130 Hercules aircraft have dropped hundreds of thousands of gallons of retardant across the West during the 2026 fire surge. With 18,401 personnel currently deployed and 48 days at max national readiness now behind them, resource managers are eyeing a brief window of relief.

A frontal system is delivering cooler temperatures and scattered showers across the Pacific Northwest, reducing large fire potential — but dangerous fire weather continues across Wyoming, eastern Montana, and the Great Basin. Fire managers warn conditions could return later in September.

A wave of cooler air and scattered showers is bringing relief to smoke-weary Pacific Northwest communities. Portland's AQI has returned to Good, and Oregon DEQ smoke advisories have lifted for most counties — though localized smoke impacts may continue near active fires.

Idaho is home to 12 large active fires stretching from the Idaho Panhandle to the Boise National Forest. The Crooked Fire near Idaho City has grown to nearly 10,000 acres, while multiple Nez Perce–Clearwater fires remain at 0% containment in remote terrain.

Washington leads all states with 14 active large fires as Governor Ferguson's emergency declaration and burn ban remain in effect. Over 600 structures have been damaged or destroyed statewide, with the Little Giant, Sisi, and Sinlahekin fires continuing to threaten communities.

The National Preparedness Level dropped from PL5 to PL4 on September 4 — ending a record 48 consecutive days at maximum readiness — as improving weather eases pressure on national firefighting resources. Seventy-seven large fires remain active across 15 states.

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.

Washington's Ptarmigan Fire is 55% contained with Harts Pass Road and PCT closures still in place, while the Modrite Fire reaches 98% and the Autumn Lane Fire hits full containment. Central Washington fire activity remains significant heading into Labor Day weekend.

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.

Joint Base Lewis-McChord military personnel are deployed to Washington's Little Giant Fire as the Pacific Northwest operates at Preparedness Level 4. More than 19,000 firefighters are nationally deployed to 78 large fires as resources remain stretched.

The 2026 wildfire season has burned 8.2 million acres across the U.S. — 161% of the 10-year average — with the National Preparedness Level at its maximum of 5 and nearly 20,000 firefighters deployed nationwide to 78 large active fires.

Air quality is improving significantly across Oregon and Washington for the Labor Day weekend as cooler weather pushes wildfire smoke out of the region. Oregon smoke advisories have ended for most counties, with Portland's AQI now rated Good.

A significant weather shift is bringing cooler temperatures and showers to the Pacific Northwest, reducing large fire potential across Oregon, Washington, and western Idaho over the Labor Day weekend — a sharp contrast to the dangerous conditions that fueled record fire growth in August.

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.