After 44 days at Preparedness Level (PL) 5, the Northwest has decreased to PL4, but fire season is far from over. You can help by continuing to take steps to prevent wildfires. Know Before You Go. Recreating in a recently burned area? Stay alert for hazards.

A low pressure weather system could bring dry lightning to the central Washington Cascades. Very dry fuels with lightning increase the risk of fire potential. Resources are prepositioned for anticipated initial attack. You play a critical role in preventing wildfires.

A new Pacific Northwest Fuels and Fire Behavior Advisory has been issued by NWCC Predictive Services in conjunction with state and federal partners effective August 25, 2026. Full advisory can be viewed here: tinyurl.com/mr3cfbh3

Firefighters are engaged in initial attack & responding to increased activity on existing large fires. Dry conditions, hot temperatures, gusty winds & potential for lightning; there is a greater risk of significant fires. Do your part in preventing human-caused wildfires.

Pacific Northwest Remains at Preparedness Level 5 as Warm, Dry Conditions Continue. To review the latest news release, please visit: fs.usda.gov/r06/newsroom/rel…

Isolated thunderstorms are forecast this week followed by warmer, drier conditions. Holdover fires are anticipated from over 1,000 lightning strikes that recently occurred across OR and WA. Stay alert and help prevent fires by avoiding activities that can ignite dry fuels.

New Pacific Northwest Fuels and Fire Behavior Advisory has been issued by NWCC Predictive Services in conjunction with state and federal partners effective August 11, 2026. Full advisory can be viewed on gacc.nifc.gov/nwcc/content/p…

24 of 55 large wildfires burning in OR & WA are impacting National Forest lands. Slightly cooler temperatures are forecast, but thunderstorms return late this week with potential for new ignitions. Help prevent human-caused wildfires by following fire restrictions in your area.

Fire potential is high with hot, dry, windy conditions forecast this week. As winds turn westerly, smoke will likely remain east of Cascades. Stay informed at fire.airnow.gov. Practicing safe fire prevention is key so firefighters can focus on suppressing existing fires.

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