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National Wildfire Situation: 33 Large Fires Active, Season Surpasses 8.5 Million Acres
NIFC reports 33 large fires active across 12 states, with the 2026 season having burned 8.5 million acres — 146% of the 10-year average for this date and the most destructive season in a decade.
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2026 Wildfire Season Shatters Records: 8.5 Million Acres Burned Nationwide
With 8.5 million acres burned and 22 large fires still active nationally, the 2026 wildfire season is the worst in a decade. Oregon alone has lost 4,000 square miles — the most in state history.
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Firefighter Dies Battling Austin Fire in Mount Hood National Forest; Closure Areas Scaled Back
A wildland firefighter has died from injuries sustained while battling the Austin Fire in Mount Hood National Forest, the U.S. Forest Service confirmed, as the 12,879-acre human-caused blaze near Estacada reaches 56% containment.
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2026 Wildfire Season Surpasses 8.5 Million Acres as Nation Battles 50 Large Fires
The 2026 wildfire season hit a grim milestone this week, with more than 8.5 million acres burned nationwide — 146% of the 10-year average — as 50 large fires remain uncontained across the country.
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Three Queens and Sisi Fires Burn Near Snoqualmie Pass Corridor with Low Containment
Two fires burning in the Cascade Mountains near Snoqualmie Pass remain largely uncontained — the Three Queens Fire at 9,562 acres with only 20% containment, and the nearby Sisi Fire at 3,691 acres with just 5% containment. Both fires are being actively managed by the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center.
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National Wildfire Season Surpasses 8.5 Million Acres as Activity Begins to Moderate
The 2026 wildfire season has now consumed more than 8.5 million acres nationwide with 56,161 fires reported year-to-date — 126% of the 10-year average. The National Preparedness Level remains at 3 as activity begins shifting south toward Texas and Oklahoma.
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Idaho Panhandle Fires Challenge Crews: Parker Lake at Zero Containment, Seven Large Incidents Burning
Idaho is tracking seven large active wildfires as of mid-September, with the Parker Lake and Silver fires in the Panhandle presenting the most immediate challenges for firefighting crews.
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Washington Wildfires: Little Giant, Sinlahekin, and Kaiser Canyon Fires Char Nearly 500,000 Acres in Okanogan and Chelan Counties
Three massive wildfires in Okanogan and Chelan counties — the Little Giant, Sinlahekin, and Kaiser Canyon fires — have collectively burned nearly 500,000 acres, making Washington the state with the most large fires in the nation.
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2026 Fire Season Reaches 8.4 Million Acres Nationally; Pacific Northwest Accounts for Historic Share
NIFC reports 54,407 fires and 8.4 million acres burned nationwide through September 14 — 149% of the 10-year average. The Pacific Northwest leads the nation with Washington (12), Oregon (8), and Idaho (7) large uncontained fires. National Preparedness Level holds at 3.
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2026 Wildfire Season By the Numbers: 8.4 Million Acres Burned as Nation Holds at Preparedness Level 3
As of September 11, 54,136 fires have burned 8.4 million acres nationwide in 2026 — the most destructive fire season on record. The nation holds at Preparedness Level 3 after a 49-day stretch at Level 5.
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2026 Fire Season by the Numbers: 8.4 Million Acres and Counting as Pacific Northwest Leads Nation
With 54,136 fires burning more than 8.4 million acres nationwide, 2026 has become one of the worst wildfire seasons in U.S. recorded history. The Pacific Northwest — Oregon, Washington, and Idaho — hosts the bulk of the nation's active large fires.
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Wildland Firefighter Dies After Being Injured on Oregon's Austin Fire
A contract wildland firefighter has died from injuries sustained September 9 while battling the Austin Fire in Mount Hood National Forest, the U.S. Forest Service confirmed Thursday evening.
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2026 Fire Season Hits Historic Benchmarks: 58 Large Fires Burn Across Eight States
With 54,136 fires burning 8.4 million acres nationwide in 2026, the current season is on track to be one of the worst on record. Fifty-eight large fires remain active across eight states, with the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies bearing the heaviest load.
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National Preparedness Level Drops to 3 as 2026 Fire Season Shows Signs of Moderating
NIFC lowered the national wildfire preparedness level to 3 on September 9 as improving conditions offer relief after a season that has already burned 8.4 million acres across 53,940 fires nationwide.
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Silver Fire Burns Near Sandpoint, Idaho: 2,593 Acres at 30% Containment
The Silver Fire in Idaho's Panhandle National Forest has burned 2,593 acres northwest of Sandpoint and remains only 30% contained after 16 days of burning. Road and trail closures are in effect in Boundary County as crews work to protect threatened structures.
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National Fire Situation: 8.4 Million Acres Burned in 2026 as Preparedness Level Drops to Three
With 8.4 million acres burned nationwide through September 9, 2026 has become one of the most destructive fire seasons on record. NICC dropped the national preparedness level to 3 on Wednesday as conditions modestly improved, but 59 large fires continue burning in 16 states.
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2026 Wildfire Season Surges Past 8.3 Million Acres — Among the Most Destructive on Record
With more than 8.3 million acres burned through early September, the 2026 wildfire season has already surpassed most recent years, with fire crews stretched thin across eight geographic areas nationwide.
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2026 Fire Season Surpasses 8.3 Million Acres as 66 Large Fires Burn Across Eight States
With 66 large fires active across eight states and 8.3 million acres burned so far in 2026, this fire season is among the worst on record. The Pacific Northwest accounts for half of all active large fires, with Washington, Idaho, and Oregon each managing double-digit blazes.
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Oregon's 2026 Wildfire Season Shatters All Records: 2.5 Million Acres Burned
Oregon's 2026 wildfire season has become the worst in state history, with more than 2.5 million acres burned — surpassing the previous record set in 2024 and straining state firefighting budgets to the breaking point.
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Washington Wildfire Roundup: Sinlahekin Tops 166,000 Acres Among 13 Large Fires Burning Statewide
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.