Wildfire smoke pollution linked to more than 24K deaths a year, study finds

Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study.

How minimal snowpack will impact WA wildfire season
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A solid snowpack is one of many factors that play a role in wildfire activity this summer, something we haven't seen much of yet.

Snowpack impact on wildfire season
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FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Abby Acone breaks down the snowpack impact on the upcoming wildfire season. 

California wildfires: A look back 1 year later
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It's been exactly one year since two major wildfires broke out just hours apart on opposite sides of Los Angeles County, killing 31 people and destroying more than 16,000 buildings.

Eaton and Palisades fires: Communities reflect and rebuild one year later

One year after the Palisades and Eaton fires, recovery is underway—but for many residents in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, the road forward remains long and uncertain.

Disney unveils plans for new $5 million park coming to California next year

The park will be revitalized by Disney’s Imagineers and is anticipated to reopen in 2026 with a new community center and an enhanced playground.

Doctors warn wildfire smoke could raise preterm birth risk

A University of Washington-led study is raising new alarms over the health impacts of wildfire smoke on pregnancy.

Deadly atmospheric river hits California
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A powerful atmospheric river moved across California over the weekend, killing multiple people and threatening parts of the state impacted by wildfires earlier this year.

A look back at Washington's active wildfire season
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With 9 days left in October, that means wildfire season will soon be coming to a close, capping an active fire season in Washington state with more than 250,000 acres burned.

Jonathan Rinderknecht: Palisades Fire suspect denied bond, moved to Florida 5 months ago

Jonathan Rinderknecht, the 29-year-old man charged with starting what became the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, California, was in federal court in Orlando on Thursday. 

WA's Labor Mountain Fire burns through $1M in tax dollars per day

For the first time since lightning sparked the Labor Mountain Fire, we're getting a close-up view of the fire line burning through the rugged terrain of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

WA wildfire weather forecast
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FOX 13 meteorologist Abby Acone breaks down the weather forecast, explaining which elements may help firefighters and which could worsen the wildfires in Washington.

WA wildfire crews battle fatigue
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Wildfires burning across Washington state have created a lot of work fire crews, causing fatigue as the fires continue to burn into fall.

Evacuations updated for WA's Labor Mountain, Lower Sugarloaf fires

Chelan County officials are updating evacuation orders as fire behavior continues to evolve in the Labor Mountain and Lower Sugarloaf fire areas.

Labor Mountain Fire continues to grow in WA
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Level 3 evacuations remain in place for the Labor Mountain Fire in Chelan County. The fire has reached more than 35,000 acres as of Tuesday morning.

Hwy 97 closure means longer trek for Leavenworth Oktoberfest

A month-old wildfire in the Cascades has shut down a major route to Leavenworth just as visitors prepare to travel for Oktoberfest.