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Northwest wildfire season surpasses 1M acres burned as major fires continue to spread

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Northwest wildfire season surpasses 1M acres burned as major fires continue to spread

Unprecedented wildfires continue to rage across the Northwest during a record-breaking fire season, fueled by prolonged heat, dry conditions and persistent fire weather, scorching the region and sending thick smoke across much of the US, degrading air quality in numerous states. The Pacific Northwest is in the midst of a record-breaking wildfire season, with more than one million acres already burned before … Read more

Oregon wildfire threatens thousands of homes as officials issue ominous warning

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Oregon wildfire threatens thousands of homes as officials issue ominous warning

Firefighters battling the Oregon Flat Fire, which has so far torched nearly 22,000 acres, could face setbacks if the latest weather conditions shift, officials cautioned Monday. The raging blaze, which is only 5% contained, has destroyed homes and buildings. Thousands of families have been forced to evacuate.  “The winds here can shift at any moment and that … Read more

Wildfire smoke again pollutes Pacific Northwest air

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Wildfire smoke again pollutes Pacific Northwest air

SEATTLE — The air quality west of the Cascades from Vancouver, British Columbia, south to Eugene, Oregon, has deteriorated again as wildfires continue to burn. The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency sent out an alert Tuesday afternoon saying the smoke around Seattle was causing unhealthy air and that people should close windows and limit time … Read more