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Sisi and Three Queens Fires: Washington's Least-Contained Active Blazes
The Sisi Fire northwest of Stehekin and the Three Queens Fire near Snoqualmie Pass remain Washington state's least-contained active wildfires, with structures threatened and access closures in place across both areas.
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Oregon Fire Season Winds Down: Grasshopper and Austin Fires Near Full Containment, Hagen in Mop-Up
Oregon's Grasshopper and Austin fires approach 100% containment on the Mt. Hood National Forest as the Hagen Fire in the Umatilla NF enters its final mop-up phase after burning 61,380 acres.
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New Hatch Grade Fire Breaks Out in Southeast Washington, Burns 9,000 Acres
A new large fire designated the Hatch Grade Fire ignited in the Touchet area of southeastern Washington this week, burning more than 9,000 acres before reaching 70% containment. The fire is the latest in a fall season that has kept Washington firefighting agencies on alert.
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Sisi and Three Queens Fires Continue in Cascades with Low Containment Levels
Two remote fires on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in the Washington Cascades remain at 29% and 33% containment respectively, with minimal fire behavior but continued area and trail closures keeping crews active.
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Washington’s Two Largest Fires Near Full Containment as Statewide Burn Bans Lift
Washington’s Little Giant (172,896 acres) and Sinlahekin (166,007 acres) fires are approaching full containment as the state lifted its outdoor burn ban October 1 — though officials warn fire season isn’t over.
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Washington's Largest Fires Near Full Containment as Recovery Begins
The Little Giant and Sinlahekin fires — Washington's two largest incidents of 2026 — are approaching full containment as crews shift focus to mop-up and suppression repair.
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Washington's Largest Fires Near Full Containment as Recovery Begins
The Little Giant and Sinlahekin fires — Washington's two largest incidents of 2026 — are approaching full containment as crews shift focus to mop-up and suppression repair.
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National Wildfire Preparedness Level Drops to 2 as Autumn Moisture Brings Relief to the Northwest
With 8.5 million acres burned nationally and fire activity winding down, NIFC has lowered the National Preparedness Level to 2 — but a handful of large fires continue burning across five states heading into October.
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Grasshopper Fire Final Update: 94,000-Acre Mt. Hood Area Fire Nears Full Containment
The Grasshopper Fire on Oregon's Mt. Hood National Forest is 93-97% contained at 93,971 acres. Six homes were destroyed. Forest closures remain in effect as crews complete mop-up. BAER assessments expected this fall.
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Idaho Panhandle Fires Continue Slow Containment Progress
The Silver Fire (2,593 ac), Upper Smith Fire (4,848 ac), and Parker Lake Fire (1,531 ac) continue in the Idaho Panhandle. Recent rainfall has improved conditions and lowered fire restrictions in some areas, though containment work continues.
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Idaho’s Big Grass Fire: A Season Recap as One of the West’s Largest 2026 Incidents Winds Down
Idaho’s Big Grass Fire in Owyhee County, which prompted a state disaster emergency declaration and National Guard deployment in July, stands as one of the defining wildfire events of the 2026 season in the Pacific Northwest.
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The Narrows Fire Reaches 98% Containment; Mt. Hood National Forest Lifts Fire Restrictions
The Narrows Fire near Estacada is nearly out, and fire restrictions have been lifted across Mt. Hood National Forest as autumn rains return to the Oregon Cascades.
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Upper Smith Fire Burns Near Canadian Border in Northern Idaho, Season-End Containment Expected
The Upper Smith Fire in northern Idaho's Panhandle remains at 4,848 acres and 41% contained near the Canadian border. Burning since July 8 in steep, fuel-heavy terrain, officials expect full containment will require a season-ending precipitation event — with a target date of December 31.
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Oregon Active Fires Update: Rowe Creek Complex Transitions to Local Control as Season Winds Down
Oregon's massive Rowe Creek Complex — at nearly 374,000 acres one of the largest fires in state history — has reached 99% containment and transferred management back to local agencies, as other major fires across Mt. Hood and Umatilla national forests near full containment.
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Rowe Creek Complex Transitions to Local Management; Recovery Event Set for Sept. 26
Oregon's Rowe Creek Complex, a nearly 374,000-acre fire cluster near Fossil, has officially transitioned from state incident command to local agencies with repair work near completion and a wildfire recovery resource event scheduled for Crook County residents this Saturday.
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Mt. Hood's Narrows Fire Reaches 98 Percent Containment as Clackamas County Closures Near End
The Narrows Fire on Mt. Hood National Forest has reached 98% containment at 305 acres near Estacada, with crews completing final mop-up. Associated closures at Bagby Hot Springs, Timothy Lake, and Clackamas River campgrounds remain in place pending post-fire hazard tree assessments.
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Idaho's Upper Smith Fire Reaches 4,848 Acres Near Canadian Border at 41 Percent Containment
The Upper Smith Fire on the Idaho Panhandle National Forest has grown to 4,848 acres with 41% containment near the Canadian border. Idaho fire activity is otherwise quiet as crews shift focus to mop-up and suppression repair across the state.
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Oregon Active Fire Roundup: Season Nears End With Multiple Fires at Near-Total Containment
Oregon’s 2026 wildfire season is entering its final chapter, with the massive Rowe Creek Complex at 99% containment and the Grasshopper and Austin fires both at 98%. Crews are transitioning to mop-up and suppression repair across the state.
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King and Three Queens Fires Near Snoqualmie Pass Pose Risk to I-90 Corridor
The King Fire (3,314 acres, 0% contained) and Three Queens Fire (9,566 acres, 23% contained) are burning within 6-7 miles of Snoqualmie Pass on I-90, with breezy Cascade gap winds forecast this afternoon.
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Upper Smith Fire Burns in Idaho Panhandle: 4,848 Acres at 41 Percent Containment
The Upper Smith Fire in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest has burned 4,848 acres near Porthill and is 41 percent contained — the only large active fire currently listed for Idaho on the NIFC report.