With 46 fires burning, Pacific Northwest is nation’s fire hotspot

The Northwest, with 46 large fires yet to be contained, remains the most active region, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. The Northwest, with 46 large fires yet to be contained, remains the most active region, according to the NIFC report. Selected fires early Aug. 10 (Sources: NIFC, Inciweb)IdahoTartar, 21 miles northwest of Weiser, 158,027 acres, 89% contained. High Lava, 11 miles northwest of Stabler, 878 acres, zero containment. Mitre Rock, 19 miles northwest of Davenport, 4,158 acresm 94% contained.