WA trains hundreds of firefighters as wildfire season intensifies
Amid a fight for funding, hundreds of wildfire personnel are in training as Washington approaches an active fire season.
Amid a fight for funding, hundreds of wildfire personnel are in training as Washington approaches an active fire season.
Your guide to WA wildfire evacuation levels
Wildfire season is beginning in Washington. Here is everything you need to know about the three evacuation levels issued by officials.
Wildfire season is beginning in Washington. Here is everything you need to know about the three evacuation levels issued by officials.
Wildland crews prep for state wildfire season
Washington is already seeing devastating wildfires on the east side, prompting urgent preparations at the State Fire Academy in North Bend.
Washington is already seeing devastating wildfires on the east side, prompting urgent preparations at the State Fire Academy in North Bend.
Level 3 evacuations issued for Grant County, WA campground
A fast-moving wildfire has prompted Level 3 "GO!" evacuation orders for the Sun Lakes Campground in Grant County on Monday.
A fast-moving wildfire has prompted Level 3 "GO!" evacuation orders for the Sun Lakes Campground in Grant County on Monday.
Multiple burn bans in effect for western WA amid heat advisory
A spell of hot, dry weather has triggered burn bans across King County, Snohomish County and Bainbridge Island to lower the risk of wildfires.
A spell of hot, dry weather has triggered burn bans across King County, Snohomish County and Bainbridge Island to lower the risk of wildfires.
Burn bans in effect for areas in western WA
The forecast for hotter and drier weather has led to burn bans in multiple counties across western Washington.
The forecast for hotter and drier weather has led to burn bans in multiple counties across western Washington.
Wildfire destroys homes, prompts thousands of evacuations in Spokane County
At least 15 homes are destroyed and thousands have been evacuated due to the "Upriver Fire" burning in Spokane County, Washington.
At least 15 homes are destroyed and thousands have been evacuated due to the "Upriver Fire" burning in Spokane County, Washington.
Eastern WA wildfire forces evacuations, destroys homes in Spokane
At least 15 homes were destroyed and 1,500 people were evacuated after high winds drove a wildfire into an eastern Washington neighborhood.
At least 15 homes were destroyed and 1,500 people were evacuated after high winds drove a wildfire into an eastern Washington neighborhood.
Pierce County, WA firefighters prepare for wildfire season
A Stage 1 burn ban is in effect for Pierce County as regional forecasts predict record temperatures that are expected to rapidly dry out local vegetation.
A Stage 1 burn ban is in effect for Pierce County as regional forecasts predict record temperatures that are expected to rapidly dry out local vegetation.
Firefighters prepare for wildfires amid record heat
With record temperatures forecast for Washington state, the hot weather is sure to dry out plans and grass, increasing the risk for potential wildfires.
With record temperatures forecast for Washington state, the hot weather is sure to dry out plans and grass, increasing the risk for potential wildfires.
Judge caps attorneys’ legal fees in Maui wildfire settlement
A Maui judge has significantly reduced the legal fees related to the $4.03 billion Maui wildfire settlement, awarding victims’ lawyers a fraction of the $1 billion they had sought.
A Maui judge has significantly reduced the legal fees related to the $4.03 billion Maui wildfire settlement, awarding victims’ lawyers a fraction of the $1 billion they had sought.
Burn ban in effect in unincorporated Pierce County, WA
A burn ban is in effect for people who live in unincorporated Pierce County and Gig Harbor, Washington as the threat of wildfire season looms.
A burn ban is in effect for people who live in unincorporated Pierce County and Gig Harbor, Washington as the threat of wildfire season looms.
What to know about the southern WA 'Country Meadows' wildfire prompting evacuations
Residents in the Kennewick area of southern Washington were on notice after a nearby wildfire burned about 1,700 acres over Memorial Day weekend.
Residents in the Kennewick area of southern Washington were on notice after a nearby wildfire burned about 1,700 acres over Memorial Day weekend.
Severe wildfire season expected in Pacific Northwest
AccuWeather predicts a severe wildfire season for the Pacific Northwest due to above-average temperatures and drought, while local fire departments simultaneously face delayed federal defense grants.
AccuWeather predicts a severe wildfire season for the Pacific Northwest due to above-average temperatures and drought, while local fire departments simultaneously face delayed federal defense grants.
SR-12 reopens in Grant County, WA after brush fire
A brush fire in Grant County, Washington appears to be dying down after it ignited Sunday night.
A brush fire in Grant County, Washington appears to be dying down after it ignited Sunday night.
Fire restrictions begin in Washington state
A fire management specialist with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service details early fire season restrictions in Washington and explains how to create defensible space to protect your homes.
A fire management specialist with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service details early fire season restrictions in Washington and explains how to create defensible space to protect your homes.
Washington's wildfire season kicks off significantly early
The Libby Creek Fire was contained after burning 125 acres in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, marking Washington's first notable wildfire of the 2026 fire season.
The Libby Creek Fire was contained after burning 125 acres in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, marking Washington's first notable wildfire of the 2026 fire season.
WA's first wildfire of the season now 100% contained
Washington's first wildfire of 2026 fire season sparked in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest on Thursday. Friday morning, the fire is now 100% contained.
Washington's first wildfire of 2026 fire season sparked in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest on Thursday. Friday morning, the fire is now 100% contained.
Libby Creek Fire sparks early start to WA wildfire season
The Libby Creek Fire burning in central Washington burned 125 acres as of Thursday, marking an early start to the state's wildfire season.
The Libby Creek Fire burning in central Washington burned 125 acres as of Thursday, marking an early start to the state's wildfire season.
WA's first wildfire of the season in Okanogan-Wenatchee Forest now 100% contained
The Libby Creek Fire in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest marks an early start to Washington's 2026 wildfire season.
The Libby Creek Fire in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest marks an early start to Washington's 2026 wildfire season.