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Little Giant Fire Surpasses 170,000 Acres, Now Washington State's Largest Active Wildfire
The Little Giant Fire in Chelan County has burned over 170,000 acres and is now Washington State's largest active wildfire at 49% containment, while the nearby Sisi Fire near Stehekin remains entirely uncontained.
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Idaho Panhandle and Central Idaho Fires: 14 Large Incidents Burning Across the Gem State
Idaho is tied with Washington for the most large active fires in any U.S. state, with 14 incidents burning from the Panhandle to the Boise foothills. The Cascade Fire, Crooked Fire, and a cluster of Idaho Panhandle fires are drawing significant resources and smoke.
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Eastern Oregon Under Siege: Rowe Creek Complex, Paradise Fire Drive Multi-County Response
Eastern Oregon is battling 10 large fires, including the massive Rowe Creek Complex (373,000 acres, 93% contained) and the still-active Paradise Fire near Milton-Freewater. Evacuation orders remain in place across multiple counties.
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Washington Burning: Governor Declares Emergency as 14 Large Fires Rage Statewide
Governor Ferguson has declared a statewide wildfire emergency in Washington as 14 large fires burn across the state. The Sinlahekin Fire (166,000 acres) and Little Giant Fire are among the most active, with a statewide burn ban in effect through September 30.
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Labor Day Fire Preparedness: What Every PNW Resident Needs to Know This Weekend
With 40 large fires burning across the PNW and Labor Day weekend bringing increased recreation risk, emergency managers urge residents to review evacuation plans, go-bags, and current fire restrictions.
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Washington Wildfire Crisis: 851,000 Acres Burned, State Emergency in Effect as September Peak Approaches
Washington has burned more than 851,000 acres in 2026, with 14 large fires still active, a statewide burn ban through September 30, and the peak of fire season still ahead.
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Labor Day Fire Preparedness: What Pacific Northwest Residents Need to Know This Weekend
With critical fire weather conditions forecast and firefighting resources stretched thin, the Labor Day holiday weekend presents elevated wildfire risk across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Here's what residents and recreationists need to know before heading outdoors.
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Washington's Sinlahekin, Little Giant Fires Dominate as State Manages 14 Large Incidents
Washington State continues to battle 14 large fires following Governor Ferguson's August 1 statewide wildfire emergency declaration. The Sinlahekin Fire in Okanogan County leads at over 163,000 acres as crews work across Chelan, Okanogan, and other counties.
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Oregon Fire Roundup: 13 Large Fires Burning from the Cascades to the Idaho Border
Oregon is enduring a record-breaking wildfire season with 39 active fires statewide. While the biggest fires are winding toward containment, the Austin, McCully, and Hagen fires continue to burn with dangerous intensity.
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Washington's 2026 Wildfire Season Surpasses 851,000 Acres as State Reels from Historic Destruction
Washington's 2026 wildfire season has surpassed 851,000 acres burned, with the Spokane Complex Fire destroying more than 830 homes and 11,000 residents evacuated. Governor Ferguson has declared both fire and public health emergencies statewide.
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Oregon Shatters All-Time Wildfire Records: 2.5 Million Acres Burned in Historic 2026 Season
Oregon has burned more than 2.53 million acres in 2026, setting a new all-time state record. Thirty-eight active fires continue to burn, with the Grasshopper, Hagen, and Rowe Creek Complex among the most active.
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Little Giant Fire Nears 150,000 Acres in Chelan County, Threatening More Than 6,000 Structures
The lightning-caused Little Giant Fire in Chelan County has grown to nearly 150,000 acres with just 21 percent containment, threatening more than 6,000 structures near Lake Chelan and drawing 1,857 firefighters including 240 active-duty Army soldiers.
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With Fire Season Weeks From Peak, Homeowners Urged to Take Immediate Preparedness Steps
With the 2026 Pacific Northwest fire season weeks from its historical peak and thousands of structures already lost, emergency managers are urging residents to act now on evacuation planning, go-bag preparation, defensible space, and local alert enrollment — before smoke is visible on the horizon.
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Lightning-Sparked Fires Drive Idaho to 10 Active Large Incidents Across the State
Ten large fires are burning simultaneously across Idaho as of August 25, with lightning-sparked incidents active in the north, central, and southern parts of the state. The Crooked Fire in Boise County — at 1,931 acres and growing — is among the most closely monitored active incidents.
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Oregon Wildfire Season Shatters All Records, Surpassing 2.3 Million Acres Burned
Oregon's 2026 wildfire season has burned more than 2.3 million acres — shattering the state's all-time record — with 15 active large fires still burning as of August 25. The Rowe Creek and Hay Creek complexes drove the season's most dramatic growth, while Central Oregon fires near full containment.
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2026 Pacific Northwest Wildfire Season Shatters All Records: 50,000+ Fires, 7.8 Million Acres Nationwide
Oregon has burned nearly 2.5 million acres in 2026, shattering all records. The Pacific Northwest is driving a historic national fire season, with 40 of 86 active large U.S. fires burning in OR, WA, and ID.
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Little Giant Fire Burns 142,000 Acres Near Leavenworth at Just 15% Containment — Communities Remain Threatened
The Little Giant Fire in Chelan County, Washington has grown to 142,218 acres at just 15% containment, threatening communities near Leavenworth with ongoing structure threats and hazardous smoke.
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Pacific Northwest Remains Nation's Wildfire Hotspot with 29 Large Fires Active
The Pacific Northwest continues to lead the nation in wildfire activity as of August 23, 2026, with 29 large fires burning across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho — more than any other region in the country.
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Highway 204 Reopens as Oregon Fires See Mixed Progress; Paradise and Austin Fires Remain Uncontained
Highway 204 through Tollgate has reopened as the Hagen Fire reaches 19% containment, while the Grasshopper Fire hits 66%. The Paradise and Austin fires remain at 0% containment with active Level 3 evacuations still in force.
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Big Grass Fire Reaches 579,000 Acres, Approaches Oregon All-Time Record
The Big Grass Fire on the Oregon-Idaho border has reached 579,000 acres and 85% containment, approaching Oregon's all-time record, but embers continue to jump containment lines near Jordan Valley.