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Wildfires rage across Washington as extreme heat and dry conditions fuel 17 major blazes, with some fires now exceeding 100,000 acres and zero percent containment. The Kaiser Canyon fire is 48% contained but faces renewed threats from rising temps and winds, while the Modrite and Hudspeth fires push crews to establish containment lines amid growing acreage. In Stevens County, the Bradeen Hill fire’s containment jump allows road re-opening, while Mitre Rock remains uncontained but under control. Okanogan County sees Little Giant surge to 71,000 acres and Sinlahekin explode past 117,000 — both with no containment — as the remote Ptarmigan fire burns on toward season’s end. DNR responds to over 1,100 incidents since late July; residents must heed burn bans, monitor air quality, and prepare for possible evacuations as dangerous weather persists.

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