Video shows WA teens shooting fireworks off truck, starting Chelan Hills Fire
New video shows teens shooting illegal fireworks from a moving truck moments before the deadly Chelan Hills Fire started.
New video shows teens shooting illegal fireworks from a moving truck moments before the deadly Chelan Hills Fire started.
18-year-old arrested, 5 others sought in deadly WA wildfire
An 18-year-old has been arrested for starting the deadly Chelan Hills Fire with illegal fireworks on July 4, 2026, and five others are also sought in the investigation.
An 18-year-old has been arrested for starting the deadly Chelan Hills Fire with illegal fireworks on July 4, 2026, and five others are also sought in the investigation.
Sheriff: Kent teen arrested, 5 others sought in deadly Chelan Hills Fire
An 18-year-old from Kent was arrested and five others are wanted for allegedly igniting the deadly Chelan Hills Fire on July 4, 2026, resulting in the death of a 69-year-old man, the destruction of over 100 structures, and multiple firefighter injuries.
An 18-year-old from Kent was arrested and five others are wanted for allegedly igniting the deadly Chelan Hills Fire on July 4, 2026, resulting in the death of a 69-year-old man, the destruction of over 100 structures, and multiple firefighter injuries.
Kent, WA teen arrested, 5 others sought in deadly Chelan Hills Fire
An 18-year-old from Kent was arrested for allegedly starting the Chelan Hills Fire on July 4, which destroyed several homes and killed one person.
An 18-year-old from Kent was arrested for allegedly starting the Chelan Hills Fire on July 4, which destroyed several homes and killed one person.
Chelan County, WA businesses, tourism leaders navigate wildfire smoke disruptions
As wildfire smoke shifts across Central Washington, top tourist destinations like Chelan and Leavenworth are facing an unpredictable summer season.
As wildfire smoke shifts across Central Washington, top tourist destinations like Chelan and Leavenworth are facing an unpredictable summer season.
Wildfire smoke impacts Washington state tourism
While western Washington is getting some relief from the smoke, some tourists spots in central Washington are taking a huge hit from the ongoing wildfires, with the air quality hovering in the "unhealthy" to "hazardous" range.
While western Washington is getting some relief from the smoke, some tourists spots in central Washington are taking a huge hit from the ongoing wildfires, with the air quality hovering in the "unhealthy" to "hazardous" range.
Power cuts possible for wildfire-prone WA residents over weekend near Chelan, Manson
Residents in Chelan and Manson have been warned their power may be cut in the interest of public safety as weather conditions heading into the weekend are appear likely to spark or spread wildfires across Washington.
Residents in Chelan and Manson have been warned their power may be cut in the interest of public safety as weather conditions heading into the weekend are appear likely to spark or spread wildfires across Washington.
Lake Chelan drowning victim identified as Snohomish County, WA man
Weeks later, the body of a man who drowned in Lake Chelan on July 4 has been recovered and identified by the Chelan County Sheriff's Office. The death was ruled accidental.
Weeks later, the body of a man who drowned in Lake Chelan on July 4 has been recovered and identified by the Chelan County Sheriff's Office. The death was ruled accidental.
'Transfer Fire' near Lake Chelan, WA: Evacuation orders lifted
Evacuation orders were sent out Sunday for the "Transfer Fire" burning near a hospital and Walmart in Lake Chelan. Local officials say the fire was burning rapidly in heavy brush.
Evacuation orders were sent out Sunday for the "Transfer Fire" burning near a hospital and Walmart in Lake Chelan. Local officials say the fire was burning rapidly in heavy brush.
Famous Hobbit Inn destroyed in Chelan, WA fire
Among the homes lost in the is the Chelan Hills Fire is the popular Hobbit-themed Airbnb near Chelan, which burned to the ground on July 4.
Among the homes lost in the is the Chelan Hills Fire is the popular Hobbit-themed Airbnb near Chelan, which burned to the ground on July 4.
A look behind the fire line of WA's deadly Chelan Hills Fire
The Chelan Hills Fire remains out of control five days after investigators said someone started the deadly fire.
The Chelan Hills Fire remains out of control five days after investigators said someone started the deadly fire.
Family loses everything in WA's Chelan Hills fire
A wildfire in eastern Washington has burned multiple homes, consumed tens of thousands of acres, and investigators said they have found one person dead in a burned car.
A wildfire in eastern Washington has burned multiple homes, consumed tens of thousands of acres, and investigators said they have found one person dead in a burned car.
Family loses everything in Chelan Hills fire
Multiple homes burned down and at least one person is dead after a wildfire destroyed about 10,000 acres in central Washington.
Multiple homes burned down and at least one person is dead after a wildfire destroyed about 10,000 acres in central Washington.
1 dead as WA's Chelan Hills wildfire prompts 'Go Now' evacuations
One person has been found dead in a burnt out car in the area of a wildfire burning near Lake Chelan. The "Chelan Hills" fire is now burning more than 10,000 acres.
One person has been found dead in a burnt out car in the area of a wildfire burning near Lake Chelan. The "Chelan Hills" fire is now burning more than 10,000 acres.
Level 3 Go Now! evacuations for Chelan Hills Wildfire
Level 3 'Go Now!' evacuations are in place in areas right near Lake Chelan as the nearly 10,000 acre fire burns uncontained on the east side of the Columbia River. The Chelan Hills Fire is 0% contained.
Level 3 'Go Now!' evacuations are in place in areas right near Lake Chelan as the nearly 10,000 acre fire burns uncontained on the east side of the Columbia River. The Chelan Hills Fire is 0% contained.
Wildfire near Chelan, WA prompts emergency evacuations
Evacuations for a wildfire burning near Lake Chelan have since been downgraded.
Evacuations for a wildfire burning near Lake Chelan have since been downgraded.
Logjam traps boats on Lake Chelan
Some people getting ready to celebrate the 4th of July on Lake Chelan found their boats surrounded by a massive logjam.
Some people getting ready to celebrate the 4th of July on Lake Chelan found their boats surrounded by a massive logjam.
Lake Chelan, WA boats stuck in logjam just days before Fourth of July
Lake Chelan visitors are stuck shoreside after tons of logs, ash and mountain gunk were washed into the lake from the burn scar area of the 2024 Pioneer Fire.
Lake Chelan visitors are stuck shoreside after tons of logs, ash and mountain gunk were washed into the lake from the burn scar area of the 2024 Pioneer Fire.
Chelan, WA 14-year-old arrested for shooting 17-year-old
A 14-year-old has been arrested for shooting a 17-year-old in downtown Chelan heading into the weekend. Law enforcement coordinated the surrender with the teen's mother.
A 14-year-old has been arrested for shooting a 17-year-old in downtown Chelan heading into the weekend. Law enforcement coordinated the surrender with the teen's mother.
Multi-car crash kills 3 people at Lake Chelan, WA
Several people have been killed at a crash involving three vehicles at Lake Chelan heading into the weekend.
Several people have been killed at a crash involving three vehicles at Lake Chelan heading into the weekend.