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Visualizing wildfires in Washington and Oregon

Visualizing the wildfires in Washington and Oregon, in maps and satellite imagery

The American West is battling a persistent wildfire season, with the Pacific Northwest bearing the brunt as dozens of massive blazes rage in Oregon and Washington, forcing residents from their homes a...

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Washington, Oregon battles fast-moving wildfires. Maps track path

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Map shows Spokane wildfires as Washington declares state of emergency

Washington braces for weather that could fuel catastrophic fires

As wind conditions worsen, Washington officials are concerned that firefighters may have an even harder time containing the devastating fires burning the Spokane area.

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Firefighters start to contain Washington state wildfires as tens of thousands remain displaced

Best's Commentary: Losses in Washington Wildfires Expected to be Sizable

Firefighters gain ground on Spokane wildfires

Washington fire updates: Firefighters gain ground on 3 blazes near Spokane, but threat remains

Firefighters have made progress containing all three of the devastating wildfires near Spokane, Wash., but the blazes, which have collectively destroyed hundreds of homes and forced thousands to evacu...

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Spokane, Washington fires force evacuations, destroy homes

Firefighters Gain Ground Against Flames Around Spokane, Washington

‘Wiped out’ - BBC reports from Spokane neighbourhood devastated by fires

Thousands of residents are still under mandatory evacuation orders in Spokane, Washington, where wildfires have burned down at least 860 buildings, including hundreds of homes.

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Spokane wildfire arson suspect faces more charges

Weather forecast could be a concern as Spokane fires rage on: Live updates

Suspect in destructive Spokane wildfires confessed to crimes, cops say

Police said in court records that Farinacci confessed to starting 25 fires close to his home near the Spokane River, but detectives only corroborated four blazes.

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Firefighters making progress in Spokane wildfire

Fire Officials: Over 800 structures lost as Spokane Area Fires continue to burn

Experts warn Washingtonians to take precautions

Washington, California wildfires spark air quality concerns

Wildfires near Spokane, Washington, have destroyed more than 800 buildings, and have sparked major air quality concerns. Meanwhile, blazes near Sacramento, California, threaten hundreds of homes. Rob Marciano reports.

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Western WA weather: Wildfire smoke clogs air as temps near 90 degrees

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Experts warn Washingtonians to take precautions as wildfire smoke worsens air quality

Air Quality Advisory extended through Thursday due to wildfire smoke

The Bay Area Air District has extended an air quality advisory through Thursday as smoke from wildfires in the Pacific Northwest drifts into the Bay Area.

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Reno sees smoke from Oregon wildfires, air quality drops to 'unhealthy'

Portland has worst air quality in the US as wildfire smoke lingers

See massive Washington wildfire smoke from above

See massive Washington wildfire smoke from above as crews battle flames

The Washington National Guard dropped water on the 53,750-acre Modrite Fire on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, as aerial footage showed smoke rising near Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake.

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Thick smoke clouds from Washington wildfires rise above mountains

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Washington wildfires send massive smoke plumes towering above mountain ranges

Danger of rapid fire spread increases again in eastern Washington into the weekend

After a few days of mainly lighter wind flow – which allowed smoke to spread and plague much of the state – westerly, onshore winds are going to be increasing into Friday and the weekend.

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Smoke towers above Washington forests as firefighting continues

Fire weather watch issued for much of eastern Washington as large fires continue to burn

Terrifying air quality alerts hit 3 states after disastrous Washington wildfire

Experts warn that exposure to even the smallest particles of wildfire smoke can affect the lungs and heart, while exposure to high concentrations can cause persistent cough, phlegm, wheezing, and diff...

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VIDEO: Air quality alert from wildfire smoke

Major wildfires burning across Washington state

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Man charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, told police he planned wildfire for weeks

A man charged with starting one of the wildfires in Spokane, Washington, that have destroyed hundreds of buildings planned the crime for weeks and researched when the weather would be best for igniting it,

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Spokane, Washington, fires set thousands of acres ablaze. See map

The fires have consumed thousands of acres, destroyed homes and forced residents to evacuate.

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Aug 06: What’s Fueling the Washington Wildfires; SpaceX’s Wild Ride on Wall Street

Hundreds of firefighters have been working for days to contain wildfires near Spokane, Washington. The man accused of starting one of those fires is set to be arraigned in court today. NBC News national correspondent Morgan Chesky shares the stories of residents who have lost everything in the fires and explains why they have been so hard to put out.

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Washington wildfire arson suspect moved from AZ after prison stint

Aaron Farinacci, who spent a decade behind bars after fatally shooting his father, asked to serve probation in Washington months after his release.

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Man charged in Washington wildfire planned it for weeks: ‘Fire is powerful, beautiful’

A man charged with starting a wildfire in Spokane, Washington planned it for weeks, police said. In addition, he researched when the weather would be best for igniting it. The man, Aaron Farinacci, said "fire is powerful,

Man charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, told police he planned the wildfire for weeks

A man charged with starting one of the wildfires in Spokane, Washington, that have destroyed hundreds of buildings planned the crime for weeks and researched when the weather would be best for igniting it,

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Eyewitness describes suspicious encounter that helped launch Washington wildfire arson probe

A Washington grandfather says he spotted a stranger bent over near railroad tracks minutes before smoke erupted and the Old Trails Fire ignited.

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Ferguson invites Trump to tour damage caused by Eastern Washington wildfires

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has invited President Donald Trump to tour the damage caused by the recent wildfires in Spokane. In a Wednesday letter sent to Trump that the governor posted to