Ptarmigan fire
Coverage of Ptarmigan fire in the Nexus archive.
- As fires rage in the Pacific Northwest, leaders call all hands on deck
Fires in Washington’s Pasayten Wilderness have crossed into Canada, burning over 18,000 acres. State leaders in Oregon and Washington are seeking reinforcements as 45 large fires burn across the region, impacting over 1.8 million acres. Drought and heat have worsened conditions, with teams from 35 U.S. states and international crews deployed to combat the blazes.
- As fires rage in the Pacific Northwest, leaders call all hands on deck
Wildfires in the Pacific Northwest have burned over 1.8 million acres, prompting leaders in Washington and Oregon to request reinforcements. The Ptarmigan Fire has crossed into Canada, and states are relying on crews from multiple U.S. states, Australia, and New Zealand due to Canada's inability to assist amid its own wildfires.
- As fires rage in the Pacific Northwest, leaders call all hands on deck
Fires in the Pacific Northwest have burned over 1.8 million acres, prompting state leaders to request firefighting reinforcements. Washington and Oregon officials report aggressive fire activity, with teams from 35 states and international crews deployed, while Canada is unable to assist due to its own wildfires.
- Part of Pacific Crest Trail closed due to Ptarmigan fire
A wildfire in the North Cascades has forced the closure of the northern terminus of the Pacific Crest Trail and part of the Pacific Northwest Trail.