13 large active wildfires in the Pacific Northwest
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
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| Northwest Coordination Center fire map |
There are currently 13 large active fires burning in the Pacific Northwest. Those fires – 10 in Washington, three in Oregon – are affecting close to 75,000 acres.
At least six of the wildfires in Washington were recently started by lightning.
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| Photo courtesy Northwest Coordination Center |
Fire conditions will likely remain elevated this week with hot temperatures combining with dry lightning across the region.
Current firefighter resources in the Northwest: 1,465 firefighters and support personnel; 57 engines; and 16 helicopters.
As wildfire season continues, please stay alert and follow local fire restrictions. Every action counts in reducing human-caused fire starts.
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1 comments:
For all the fires that are human caused it seems we could elevate the level of consequence through heavy fines for fireworks and criminal charge/prosecution for those convicted of starting the fires through negligence or intent. Very greatful for our hard working fire crews !
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