Nation Moves To A PL3: Human Remains Found After Washington Wildfire. Incendiary Devices Found At Wildfire In Colorado. Wildfire Helicopter Fire During Bucket Drops.
18 June 2026

Nation Moves To A PL3: Human Remains Found After Washington Wildfire. Incendiary Devices Found At Wildfire In Colorado. Wildfire Helicopter Fire During Bucket Drops.

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    The National Preparedness Level increases to a PL3

    Wildfire bust across much of the West. Full operational update.

    Human remains found after the Upriver Fire in Spokane. Sheriff reports individuals refused to evacuate.

    Incendiary devices were found by Forest Service firefighters on a Colorado Fire. Also in Colorado, a helicopter lands after a fire in the cockpit while conducting bucket drops.

    State of emergency declared in Oregon and Washington.

    Idaho wildfire fund runs out of money.

    Reports on Rhabdo and burn injuries during the California prescribed burn.

    Watch Duty back up for Cal Fire personnel. Plus more.

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