Oregon wildfire season nears record as red-flag warnings surge

Oregon wildfire season nears record as red-flag warnings surge

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KATU reported that Oregon's 2026 wildfire season was on track to surpass the state record, with 60 large fires having burned more than 2 million acres as of August 1. Earlier, the National Weather Service issued several Particularly Dangerous Situation red-flag warnings for eastern Oregon and Washington, citing wind gusts over 50 mph, low humidity and extreme heat that could accelerate fire spread. Washington Governor Bob Ferguson then declared a statewide emergency and banned most outdoor and agricultural burning through September 30 in response to the unprecedented wildfire threat.

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Pendleton, Oregon, USA Spokane, Washington, USA Deschutes County, Oregon, USA Crook County, Oregon, USA Jefferson County, Oregon, USA Lower Columbia River Basin, USA Wheeler County, Washington, USA Grant County, Washington, USA Cascades, USA

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Oregon nears all-time wildfire acreage record as 2026 fires top 2 million acres
Oregon nears all-time wildfire acreage record as 2026 fires top 2 million acres

KATU • 3 Օգս 21:12

With 60 large fires having scorched more than 2 million acres, Oregon's 2026 wildfire season is on track to surpass the state’s all-time record set in 2024.

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Wildfire Weather Poses ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ in Pacific Northwest
Wildfire Weather Poses ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ in Pacific Northwest

The New York Times • 1 Օգս 18:54

Forecasters have issued a “particularly dangerous situation” red-flag warning for parts of Washington and Oregon as strong winds raise wildfire risk on Saturday.

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Statewide emergency declared as Washington bans most outdoor burning amid wildfire threat
Statewide emergency declared as Washington bans most outdoor burning amid wildfire threat

KOMO • 1 Օգս 18:41

Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency and imposed a ban on most outdoor and agricultural burning through Sept. 30 as drought, high temperatures, and strong winds drive an unprecedented wildfire threat in Washington.

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Rare 'particularly dangerous situation' warning issued as Oregon braces for strong wind
Rare 'particularly dangerous situation' warning issued as Oregon braces for strong wind

KATU • 1 Օգս 03:12

The National Weather Service has issued an especially rare Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warning for eastern Oregon, citing wind gusts over 50 mph, low humidity and high heat that could accelerate fire spread.

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Հուլիս 31, 2026
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Extreme fire danger Saturday east of the Cascades as strong winds and low humidity arrive
Extreme fire danger Saturday east of the Cascades as strong winds and low humidity arrive

KATU • 31 Հուլ 22:32

The National Weather Service issued Particularly Dangerous Situation red flag warnings for parts of Oregon and Washington, citing strong winds and very low humidity that could accelerate wildfire spread on Saturday.

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