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Three Queens Fire grows to 2,923 acres

Thursday, August 13, 2026

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The Three Queens Fire has spread to 2,923 acres east of Snoqualmie Pass, according to a Tuesday update from the Daily Record. Multiple helicopters and fixed-wing water-scooper aircraft were deployed Monday to help control the blaze.

A community meeting is scheduled in Cle Elum to discuss the fire's impact. The fire's growth and response efforts highlight ongoing challenges in managing wildfires in the region, which can affect local residents' safety and access to outdoor areas.

📄 Source: Daily Record (Ellensburg) — http://www.dailyrecordnews.com/search/?f=rss&t=article&c=news&l=50&s=start_time&sd=desc

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The Three Queens Fire has spread to 2,923 acres“Three Queens Fire spreads to 2,923 acres, community meeting planned in Cle Elum — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:59:00 -0700”
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The fire is east of Snoqualmie Pass“Multiple helicopters and fixed-wing water-scooper aircraft were brought in Monday to help control the Three Queens Fire east of Snoqualmie Pass.”
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Multiple helicopters and fixed-wing water-scooper aircraft were deployed on Monday“Multiple helicopters and fixed-wing water-scooper aircraft were brought in Monday to help control the Three Queens Fire east of Snoqualmie Pass.”
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A community meeting is scheduled in Cle Elum“Three Queens Fire spreads to 2,923 acres, community meeting planned in Cle Elum — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:59:00 -0700”
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The meeting is to discuss the fire's impactNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.