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Little Giant and Sinlahekin Fires Show Progress as Washington Battles 12 Large Blazes
The Little Giant Fire (172,695 acres, 81% contained) and Sinlahekin Fire (166,026 acres) lead Washington's 12 active large blazes. Sinlahekin evacuation orders were fully lifted September 12. Lake Chelan evacuation levels remain in effect for the Little Giant.
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Oregon's Record-Breaking 2026 Fire Season: 2.5 Million Acres, $236 Million, and a Prescribed Burn Deficit
Oregon's 2026 wildfire season has burned 2.5 million acres and cost the state over $236 million — a new record. Experts point to a critical prescribed burn shortfall: only 7,000 acres treated statewide over the past five years.
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Washington's Biggest Wildfires: Little Giant, Sinlahekin, and Ptarmigan Push Toward Containment
Washington's three largest active wildfires — Little Giant (172,695 acres, 81% contained), Sinlahekin (166,026 acres, 76%), and Ptarmigan (25,166 acres, 73%) — are making progress as a statewide burn ban remains in place.
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Three Queens, King, and Goat Fire Complex Burns in Washington's Alpine Lakes Wilderness
A lightning-caused fire complex east of Snoqualmie Pass continues to burn in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, with 482 personnel assigned and evacuation levels being gradually reduced in some areas.
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Washington Wildfire Season Leaves Hundreds of Families Displaced, Thousands of Acres Burned
Washington leads the nation with 12 active large fires. The Kaiser Canyon and Modrite fires destroyed 43 homes on Colville tribal land; near Spokane, early August blazes damaged or destroyed 600 structures. A statewide burn ban remains in effect through September 30.
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Oregon's Largest Fires Moving Toward Containment After Record-Breaking Summer
Oregon's eight active large fires are trending toward containment following early September rainfall. The Big Grass Fire (578,637 acres) leads the state's 2026 fire statistics at 94% containment, while the Austin Fire on Mt. Hood remains at just 21% contained.
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Cascade Fires Threaten Wilderness Areas and Mountain Infrastructure in Washington
The King Fire in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness has grown to over 3,000 acres with no containment, while the Goat Fire near Snoqualmie Pass remains active — both threatening trails and infrastructure in the central Cascades.
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Hagen Fire Gains Containment in Oregon's Umatilla National Forest
The Hagen Fire in Oregon's Umatilla National Forest has reached 60% containment at 61,385 acres, with crews now focused on suppression repair and stabilization as evacuation orders are scaled back.
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2026 Pacific Northwest Fire Season Exceeds 2.5 Million Acres — And It Is Not Over Yet
More than 2.5 million acres have burned across Oregon and Washington in 2026, making this one of the most destructive fire seasons in Northwest history. Despite a September cooling window, fire managers warn that above-normal fire potential is expected to persist through at least late autumn.
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Spokane Complex Scorches 7,700+ Acres, Destroys Hundreds of Homes in Eastern Washington
Three fast-moving wildfires merged into the Spokane Complex over Labor Day weekend, burning through Spokane County neighborhoods and destroying more than 600 structures in one of Washington's worst urban-interface fire disasters.
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Sisi and Three Queens Fires Persist in Washington Cascades After Weeks of Active Burning
The Sisi Fire (1,504 acres, 0% contained) and Three Queens Fire (9,364 acres, 8% contained) continue to burn in Washington's Cascades as crews make use of cooler, wetter conditions. The fires are among 13 active large fires in Washington — the most of any state in the nation.
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Three Queens Fire Forces Closures in Alpine Lakes Wilderness as Pacific Crest Trail Access Cut
The Three Queens Fire burning in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness has grown to nearly 9,000 acres with just 5 percent containment, forcing closures of Lake Kachess, Lake Cle Elum, and a significant stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail through Kittitas County.
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Washington's Little Giant Fire Tops 171,000 Acres, Becomes State's Largest Active Wildfire
The Little Giant Fire in Chelan and Okanogan counties has grown to 171,000 acres, surpassing the Sinlahekin Fire to become Washington's largest active wildfire and its largest in decades, with containment at 81 percent.
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Oregon Fires Update: Nine Large Fires Burning Across State as 2026 Season Scorches Record 2.5 Million Acres
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.
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Oregon's 2026 Wildfire Season Shatters All Records: 2.5 Million Acres and Counting
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.
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September Is National Preparedness Month: What PNW Residents Need to Know Before the Next Fire
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.
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Oregon's Rowe Creek Complex Nears Full Containment at 373,927 Acres, One of Season's Largest
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.
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Fire Preparedness Now: What Pacific Northwest Residents Need to Know Before the Next Red Flag Day
With 38 large fires burning across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho and critical fire weather forecasted to return, now is the time for Pacific Northwest residents to review evacuation plans, build go-bags, and understand evacuation zone levels. Here is what you need to know.
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Wonderland Complex Closes Sunrise, White River Areas at Mount Rainier; PCT Shut Between Snoqualmie and Deception Pass
The Wonderland Complex, a multi-fire incident on the northeast side of Mount Rainier National Park, has forced closures of Sunrise, White River Campground, and sections of the Wonderland Trail through the holiday weekend and beyond. The adjacent Three Queens Fire has closed the Pacific Crest Trail through October.
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Sisi Fire Grows to 2,244 Acres with Zero Containment; Stehekin Braces as U.S. Army Soldiers Join Defense
The Sisi Fire northwest of Stehekin in Chelan County has grown to 2,244 acres with no containment after 19 days of burning. Active fire continues along the northern and western flanks, with 154 personnel assigned — including active-duty Army troops — protecting the remote lakeside community.