49 large fires burn in Oregon and Washington as smoke worsens air quality

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1. Wed, 5 August 2026

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   • kcby.com17:22first to report
     49 large fires burn in Oregon and Washington as smoke worsens air quality

     Wildfires rage across the Pacific Northwest: 49 large blazes in OR and WA, 1.2M acres burned in Oregon’s biggest five. Smoke blankets Portland and Central Oregon as gusty winds return this weekend.

2. Thu, 6 August 2026

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   • katu.com05:27
     88% of Oregon is under some form of drought

     Oregon drought deepens: 88% of the state is dry, 57% severe-to-extreme. Low stream flows threaten salmon and trout with warmer water.

3. Thu, 13 August 2026

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   • kval.com05:34
     Big Grass Fire is now largest in Oregon history

     Oregon’s Big Grass Fire is now the state’s largest modern wildfire, scorching 575,000+ acres across Oregon and Idaho. Lightning-sparked July 23, it surged fast, threatens homes, forced evacuations, and is 36% contained.

4. Mon, 17 August 2026

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   • nbc16.com17:22
     37 large fires continue to burn across Oregon; weather conditions remain a challenge

     Oregon wildfire danger remains high with 37 large fires. A Red Flag Warning is in effect Tuesday as gusty winds hit Cascade gaps and the Columbia Basin. Big Grass tops 578K acres; Austin grows, still uncontained.