Three New Wildfires Ignited in Washington, Montana, Oregon

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  Three new wildfires were reported across the Pacific Northwest on July 26-27, 2026“null”
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  The Sinlahekin Fire, burning 12 miles west of Tonasket, Washington, was ignited by lightning on July 26“The Sinlahekin Fire is a wildfire burning 12 miles West of Tonasket, WA that was started from a lightning strike in the afternoon on July 26th, 2026.”
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  The Sinlahekin Fire is currently active“The Sinlahekin Fire is a wildfire burning 12 miles West of Tonasket, WA that was started from a lightning strike in the afternoon on July 26th, 2026. The fire is burning in steep, rocky, f”
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  The Moose Fire in Montana started July 26“The Moose Fire started on July 26, 2026 and was originally reported at 10 acres.”
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  The Moose Fire is burning 24 miles southwest of Philipsburg“The fire is located 24 miles southwest of Philipsburg.”
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  The Elder 1 Fire in Montana was detected July 24 near Frenchtown“The Elder 1 Fire was detected in the Ninemile Ranger District of the Lolo National Forest, roughly 7 miles southwest of Frenchtown in the Rock Creek area on the afternoon of July 24, 2026.”
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  The Sinlahekin Fire is burning in steep, rocky terrain near Tonasket, Washington“The Sinlahekin Fire is a wildfire burning 12 miles West of Tonasket, WA that was started from a lightning strike in the afternoon on July 26th, 2026. The fire is burning in steep, rocky, f”
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  The Moose Fire is burning in heavy dead and downed fuels“The fire is burning in heavy dead and downed fuels and thick t”
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  The Elder 1 Fire is burning through heavy timber in the Lolo National Forest“Burning through heavy timber a”
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  All fires are being monitored by federal and state agencies“null”
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  No current evacuation orders reported for the Okanogan–Omak area“null”
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  Firefighters are assessing the situation as the region experiences hot, dry conditions“null”