As fires rage in the Pacific Northwest, leaders call all hands on deck

By: Alex Brown

Outlets: Stateline

Published: July 30, 2026

Words: 594

Last Updated: 3 days, 20 hours ago

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With dozens of large fires burning across the Pacific Northwest, and nearly 2 million acres burned already, state leaders are calling for firefighting reinforcements and bracing for a grueling August.

“We’re going to have a long year ahead,” said Washington state forester George Geissler. “I keep getting depressed every time I listen to the meteorologists. There’s really not any relief we can see.”

Across Washington and Oregon, wildland fire crews are battling 45 …

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