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Little Giant Fire nears 100,000 acres

Sunday, August 9, 2026

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New evacuation orders went into effect Saturday for areas near the Little Giant Fire, which has grown to 99,500 acres as of August 8, according to the Wenatchee World. State fire mobilization was authorized to support firefighting efforts.

Chelan and Douglas county health districts declared wildfire smoke emergencies Friday as air quality deteriorated. The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services approved a public health emergency declaration by Governor Bob Ferguson on Friday, covering Eastern Washington wildfires.

The health emergency allows for federal resources to address wildfire-related health impacts, including respiratory issues from smoke. The fire remains 25% contained with no structures destroyed, according to the fire management report.

📄 Source: The Wenatchee World — https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/search/?f=rss&t=article&c=news/local&l=50&s=start_time&sd=desc

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New evacuation orders went into effect Saturday for areas near the Little Giant FireNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Little Giant Fire has grown to 99,500 acres as of August 8No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Wenatchee World reported the Little Giant Fire has grown to 99,500 acres as of August 8No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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State fire mobilization was authorized to support firefighting effortsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Chelan and Douglas county health districts declared wildfire smoke emergencies FridayNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Air quality deteriorated on FridayNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services approved a public health emergency declaration by Governor Bob Ferguson on Friday“The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today approved Gov. Bob Ferguson's request to declare a public health emergency in response to the wildfires in Eastern Washington.”
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The public health emergency declaration covers Eastern Washington wildfires“The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today approved Gov. Bob Ferguson's request to declare a public health emergency in response to the wildfires in Eastern Washington.”
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The health emergency allows for federal resources to address wildfire-related health impactsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The health emergency includes addressing respiratory issues from smokeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The fire remains 25% contained according to the fire management reportNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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No structures were destroyed according to the fire management reportNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.