Norte Fire in California threatens homes, forces evacuations

Orange County, California firefighters are battling an aggressive, fast-moving wildfire that exploded across 450 acres in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, destroying multiple homes and forcing mandatory evacuations under fierce Santa Ana wind conditions.

Chelan Hills Fire: 5 arrested, 6th suspect sought

Five people accused of being involved in the deadly Chelan Hills Fire are now in custody, while detectives continue working to identify and arrest a sixth person investigators say was in the vehicle when the fire started.

Gov. Bob Ferguson requests Major Disaster Declaration for Spokane wildfire devastation

Here's what officials shared at Monday's press conference, where they announced a request for a Major Disaster Declaration following the wildfire devastation in Spokane.

1,150-acre Benton County fire prompts evacuation orders

Firefighters have stopped the forward progress of a fast-moving wildfire along that crossed multiple highways and threatened nearby structures. Officials said the fire was around 1,151 acres and is currently 0% contained.

Chelan Hills Fire update: US Marshals arrest multiple suspects in western WA

The U.S. Marshals Service arrested three additional suspects in Western Washington on Thursday in connection with the deadly Chelan Hills Fire.

U.S. Marshals arrest 2nd suspect in fatal Chelan Hills Fire

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday that a second suspect has been arrested in connection with the Chelan Hills Fire that torched 15 square miles and led to a fatality.

Here's where fires in Washington state are burning

The latest information on active and fully contained wildfires burning in Washington state.

Man accused of starting Old Trails Fire formally indicted for arson

A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted Aaron Farinacci, 37, formally accusing him of starting the Old Trails Fire in early August, which burned over 3,000 acres and caused devastating damages to homes in the area.

Family of Chelan Hills Fire arson suspect speaks out
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The family of the 18-year-old accused of helping start the deadly Chelan Hills Fire of July 4, 2026, is speaking out against the Douglas County Sheriff's allegations.

Family of Kent, WA teen arrested in Chelan Hills Fire investigation speaks out

Some of Michael Yakimov's family and friends are speaking out after the Douglas County Sheriff named the 18-year-old as a suspect in the Chelan Hills Fire.

Report details terrifying minutes for WA firefighters battling Chelan Hills Fire

A new report details the terrifying scenes firefighters encountered while responding to the Chelan Hills Fire, destroying vehicles and injuring several.

18-year-old arrested, 5 others sought in deadly WA wildfire
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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
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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.

18-year-old arrested in deadly Chelan Hills Fire
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An 18-year-old was arrested in Kent, accused of sparking the deadly Chelan Hills Fire back in July, destroying multiple homes and killing one person.

Gov. Ferguson: FEMA ends emergency period for eastern WA wildfires

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has declared an end to the emergency period for the wildfires devastating Eastern Washington.

Brush fires cause highway closure near Port Ludlow, WA

Two brush fires burned about 25 acres along Highway 104 west of the Hood Canal Bridge on Thursday, forcing an overnight closure of the highway.