Significant Wildfire Activity Continues in US Pacific Northwest and Great Basin

Hot, dry weather, gusty winds, and critically dry vegetation are fueling extreme fire behavior across the western United States. Notable active wildfires include the Hay Creek Complex in Oregon (200,292 acres, 90% containment), the Kaiser Canyon Fire in Washington (126,402 acres, 16% containment, triggering Level 3 evacuation orders), and the Shingle Fire in Oregon (64,493 acres, 6% containment).