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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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Kern County firefighters deploy to Oregon, Washington to help battle wildfires

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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

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

Firefighters get a handle on Spokane wildfires

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Spokane Wildfires Destroy Hundreds of Buildings as Thousands Evacuate

In what authorities have described as the largest natural disaster in the history of Spokane County, Wash., wildfires have destroyed hundreds of structures and forced the evacuation of some 60,000 peo...

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Evacuated Spokane residents return home to devastation after wildfires

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Firefighters get a handle on Spokane wildfires as tens of thousands remain evacuated

See massive Washington wildfire smoke from above

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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

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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

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

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

In response, Portland Parks & Recreation has closed its pools for all activities.

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Terrifying air quality alerts hit 3 states after disastrous Washington wildfire

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VIDEO: Air quality alert from wildfire smoke

John Day Fossil Beds back open after central Oregon wildfires burn through

One of Oregon’s most stunning natural attractions is back open to the public, after a complex of wildfires burned through the high desert landscape. The National Park Service announced Thursday evening that the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument has reopened to the public, with all but one viewpoint now accessible.

A Growing Problem in Fighting Wildfires: Drones

Aircraft violating restrictions have disrupted firefighting efforts in Spokane County, Wash., this week, officials said.

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Spokane-area wildfires still burning. See containment percentages

Firefighters continued to battle the Old Trails, Fairview and Autumn Lane fires, which have burned more than 10,500 acres since Aug. 1.

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New $43M tool to fight wildfires costs $5M in tariffs despite being US design

Los Angeles is purchasing a $43 million firefighting helicopter, $5 million of which is tariffs despite the aircraft being designed in the U.S.

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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.