After ‘one-two punch’ of lightning and wind, 50 wildfires spark in PNW

2 verified updates • corroborated by 1 independent source • tracked since August 23, 2026

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Aug 23, 04:30 PM 1 source: The Seattle Times
More than 50 PNW wildfire starts reported amid lightning, wind this weekend
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Aug 24, 01:00 AM 1 source: The Seattle Times
After ‘one-two punch’ of lightning and wind, 50 wildfires spark in PNW