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The Northwest Coordination Center (NWCC) coordinates #wildfire and all risk incidents for 11 agencies in #Oregon and #Washington.

 Portland, Oregon
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2025 Northwest fire season by the numbers*: Number of wildfires: 4,639 Impacted total acreage: 521,545 Number of large fires (100+ acres timber, 300+ acres grass): 86 Percentage of total acreage from large fires: 96% Number of human-caused fires in Oregon and Washington: 2,209
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*data compiled by NWCC as of Sept. 23, 2025 Slow-motion video description: Airplane on Rattlesnake Fire in eastern Washington flies above burning forest, dropping bright red retardant that slowly floats down.
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Reminder: It is still wildfire season in the Northwest. Follow local restrictions and do your part to help prevent human-caused fires! NPS photo: J. Henterly
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There are now 19 large active fires burning in the Pacific Northwest. Those fires – 14 in Washington and five in Oregon – are affecting close to 150,000 acres. Last week there were 27 large fires impacting the region. 🔥🧵⤵️
Forest fire stretches from floor to high up on tree trunks at night, with smoke wafting upward.

ALT Forest fire stretches from floor to high up on tree trunks at night, with smoke wafting upward.

Aerial view of large, smoking wildfire as a helicopter makes a water drop on the burning forest.

ALT Aerial view of large, smoking wildfire as a helicopter makes a water drop on the burning forest.

Water flows from a red truck into a portable storage tank, with smoke and firefighters in the background forest.

ALT Water flows from a red truck into a portable storage tank, with smoke and firefighters in the background forest.

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On Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, the human-caused Bear Gulch Fire that started July 6 is now approaching 16,000 acres in size. That fire, burning in the steep, inaccessible forested mountains surrounding Lake Cushman is one of the largest fires ever on the peninsula.
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In all, there are more than 7,300 firefighters and support personnel working large fires in Oregon and Washington, representing far and away the largest regional fire response in the country, according to data from @NIFC_Fire.
Firefighters in protective gear work on a line in the forest.

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Parked green firetrucks in a forest are close to a burning fire and smoke in the distance.

ALT Parked green firetrucks in a forest are close to a burning fire and smoke in the distance.

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Seven large wildfires in the Pacific Northwest were contained last week thanks to the effort of firefighters. There are still 21 large active fires in Oregon and Washington affecting about 180,000 acres.🔥🧵⤵️
Firefighters work on a night burn operation with low-lying plants on fire and putting off smoke. Firefighters work at night on the Lynx Mountain Fire in northeast Washington.

ALT Firefighters work on a night burn operation with low-lying plants on fire and putting off smoke. Firefighters work at night on the Lynx Mountain Fire in northeast Washington.

Colored map of Pacific Northwest uses red flame graphics to indicate numerous wildfire locations; large text at top reads 'Northwest Large Fire Interactive Web Map.'

ALT Colored map of Pacific Northwest uses red flame graphics to indicate numerous wildfire locations; large text at top reads 'Northwest Large Fire Interactive Web Map.'

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Once a fire reaches a certain level of containment and complexity, the management of the fire often transitions from larger, interagency teams to local fire management units.
Firefighter in protective gear uses a chainsaw on a smoldering piece of wood. A firefighter uses a chainsaw on the Wildcat Fire in central Washington.

ALT Firefighter in protective gear uses a chainsaw on a smoldering piece of wood. A firefighter uses a chainsaw on the Wildcat Fire in central Washington.

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There are now more than 8,100 firefighters and support personnel working in the Pacific Northwest, more than in any other region, according to @NIFC_Fire.
A few dozen firefighters gather for an outdoor meeting with a gorgeous pink sunrise in the background. Firefighters gather for the morning briefing on the Black Rock Fire in central Oregon.

ALT A few dozen firefighters gather for an outdoor meeting with a gorgeous pink sunrise in the background. Firefighters gather for the morning briefing on the Black Rock Fire in central Oregon.

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There are now 24 large active fires burning in the Pacific Northwest. Those fires – 16 in Washington and eight in Oregon – are affecting just over 180,000 acres.
Forest fire burns at night, with orange flames and smoke stretching from the ground, with a river and sunset in the distance.

ALT Forest fire burns at night, with orange flames and smoke stretching from the ground, with a river and sunset in the distance.

Big smoke cloud billows above a fire lookout structure, with blue sky and regular clouds over head.

ALT Big smoke cloud billows above a fire lookout structure, with blue sky and regular clouds over head.

Colored map of Pacific Northwest uses red flame graphics to indicate numerous wildfire locations; large text at top reads 'Northwest Large Fire Interactive Web Map.'

ALT Colored map of Pacific Northwest uses red flame graphics to indicate numerous wildfire locations; large text at top reads 'Northwest Large Fire Interactive Web Map.'

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There are four large fires in Washington state between 10,000 and 22,000 acres in size. The Rattlesnake Fire in eastern Washington is the largest in that state, burning grass, brush and timber. Fourteen of the 16 large active fires in Washington were started by lightning.
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ALT A forested hillside burns with the fire line illuminated with orange fire and already burned trees in the foreground.

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There are now more than 7,800 firefighters and support personnel working in the Pacific Northwest, more than in any other region, according to @NIFC_Fire. There are also more than 400 fire engines and three dozen helicopters in the region.
Firefighters in protective gear monitor a burn operation on a hillside.

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Fire helicopter drops water from a bucket on a burning section of forest.

ALT Fire helicopter drops water from a bucket on a burning section of forest.

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ALT Parked firetruck in foreground with large smoke cloud from forest fire in the distant background.

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There are now more than 8,000 firefighters and support personnel responding to large fires in the Pacific Northwest. That’s more than any other region in the U.S. right now, according to @NIFC_Fire.
Firefighters wearing protective gear and head lamps work at night under a tree.

ALT Firefighters wearing protective gear and head lamps work at night under a tree.

A group of firefighters at an outdoor meeting with tents and vehicles all around.

ALT A group of firefighters at an outdoor meeting with tents and vehicles all around.

Firefighters respond to and monitor a wildfire burning on a forested slope.

ALT Firefighters respond to and monitor a wildfire burning on a forested slope.

A firefighter uses a chainsaw to cut a burning log in the forest.

ALT A firefighter uses a chainsaw to cut a burning log in the forest.

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More current fire resource data for the Pacific Northwest: 193 crews; 449 fire engines; and 32 helicopters. Help a firefighter by following local fire restrictions and preventing any human-caused fires!
Fire helicopter makes a water drop on a forest fire.

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Two light yellow firetrucks are parked near a forest.

ALT Two light yellow firetrucks are parked near a forest.

A firetruck responds to a burning forest fire at night with smoke filling the air.

ALT A firetruck responds to a burning forest fire at night with smoke filling the air.

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