# What to Know About Fires Caused by Lightning in the Pacific Northwest

- Published: 2026-07-18T23:59:03Z
- Updated: 2026-07-20T05:18:08Z
- Section: U.S.
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/18/us/what-to-know-fires-lightning-pacific-northwest.html
- Tags: The New York Times · U.S.
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Dozens of fires ignited in Oregon and Washington as more than 14,000 lightning strikes hit the region during thunderstorms this week.

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