Wildfires raging on East, West Coast
East and West Coast firefighters are both battling massive wildfires as gusty winds add fuel to the flames.
East and West Coast firefighters are both battling massive wildfires as gusty winds add fuel to the flames.
Wildfires latest: NYS Parks employee killed, air quality alerts remain in effect
A New York State parks employee died Saturday while battling a wildfire in Orange County, one of several blazes in the New York metro area to break out recently amid drought conditions.
A New York State parks employee died Saturday while battling a wildfire in Orange County, one of several blazes in the New York metro area to break out recently amid drought conditions.
Powerful winds fuel CA wildfire, dozens of buildings destroyed
80 mph wind gusts pushed flames into neighborhoods in California, destroying dozens of buildings along the way.
80 mph wind gusts pushed flames into neighborhoods in California, destroying dozens of buildings along the way.
Dozens of homes destroyed as massive CA wildfire spreads
High winds are driving fast-moving wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of people to evacuate.
High winds are driving fast-moving wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of people to evacuate.
Wildfire destroys homes in southern CA
A massive wildfire is burning out of control in southern California, forcing evacuation in at least four cities.
A massive wildfire is burning out of control in southern California, forcing evacuation in at least four cities.
Upthegrove talks Washington Commissioner of Public Lands race
The Associated Press has not yet called the race for Washington Commissioner of Public Lands, but initial results show Democrat Dave Upthegrove ahead of Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler. Upthegrove joins Good Day Seattle the day after Election Day.
The Associated Press has not yet called the race for Washington Commissioner of Public Lands, but initial results show Democrat Dave Upthegrove ahead of Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler. Upthegrove joins Good Day Seattle the day after Election Day.
Crews continue to battle western wildfires
More than 800 firefighters are on the ground trying to control the Yellow Lake Fire in Utah.
More than 800 firefighters are on the ground trying to control the Yellow Lake Fire in Utah.
Insurance companies abandoning places due to natural disasters
Natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires have insurance companies abandoning some areas entirely in multiple states, including Oregon.
Natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires have insurance companies abandoning some areas entirely in multiple states, including Oregon.
WA businesses turn to pine cone collectors to regrow burned forests
Locals are being tapped to collect pine cones in an effort to store seeds to re-grow forests before wildfires destroy natural seed banks in the Pacific Northwest.
Locals are being tapped to collect pine cones in an effort to store seeds to re-grow forests before wildfires destroy natural seed banks in the Pacific Northwest.
IRS issues tax relief for Yakama Nation after WA wildfire disaster declaration
The Internal Revenue Service extended tax filing deadlines for people and businesses of the Yakama Nation, who are still recovering from wildfires that ripped through Central Washington.
The Internal Revenue Service extended tax filing deadlines for people and businesses of the Yakama Nation, who are still recovering from wildfires that ripped through Central Washington.
Suspect arrested in connection to CA wildfire
Police arrested a man accused of starting the Line Fire burning in southern California.
Police arrested a man accused of starting the Line Fire burning in southern California.
Thousands evacuate due to California wildfire
Thousands of people have packed up and abandoned their homes as a major wildfire rages just east of Los Angeles.
Thousands of people have packed up and abandoned their homes as a major wildfire rages just east of Los Angeles.
Wildfire smoke health effects: How to protect yourself in WA
Smoky sunshine lingers in Seattle this weekend, and the summer heat continues. Health experts are here to help keep your home cool, while keeping the smoke out.
Smoky sunshine lingers in Seattle this weekend, and the summer heat continues. Health experts are here to help keep your home cool, while keeping the smoke out.
Pacific Northwest at 'Preparedness Level 5' as wildfire activity strains resources
NWCC is encouraging residents in WA and OR to stay alert, follow fire restrictions and report any smoke or fire immediately.
NWCC is encouraging residents in WA and OR to stay alert, follow fire restrictions and report any smoke or fire immediately.
US 97 Blewett Pass in WA back open, wildfire still active at summit
U.S. Route 97 at Blewett Pass is back open with some traffic revisions due to an active wildfire near the summit.
U.S. Route 97 at Blewett Pass is back open with some traffic revisions due to an active wildfire near the summit.
Washington summer storms help firefighters as drought deepens
A new Pacific Northwest drought report brings some good news, and some bad news. We look at current conditions and future predictions related to Washington state.
A new Pacific Northwest drought report brings some good news, and some bad news. We look at current conditions and future predictions related to Washington state.
Colorado brush fire caused by electrocuted birds falling to the ground
More than 40 firefighters responded to the fire, which started when a group of birds were electrocuted by power equipment, caught fire and then fell to the ground.
More than 40 firefighters responded to the fire, which started when a group of birds were electrocuted by power equipment, caught fire and then fell to the ground.
Stehekin reopens as crews step up Pioneer Fire containment
The remote town of Stehekin, Washington has reopened to visitors after weekend rainfall helped firefighters make progress containing the Pioneer Fire.
The remote town of Stehekin, Washington has reopened to visitors after weekend rainfall helped firefighters make progress containing the Pioneer Fire.
Stehekin reopens as crews step up Pioneer Fire containment
The remote town of Stehekin, Washington has reopened to visitors after weekend rainfall helped firefighters make progress containing the Pioneer Fire.
The remote town of Stehekin, Washington has reopened to visitors after weekend rainfall helped firefighters make progress containing the Pioneer Fire.
North Cascades Highway reopens after mudslide closure
The North Cascades Highway has reopened after crews cleared 7,000 tons of mud and debris that covered about 100 feet of SR 20.
The North Cascades Highway has reopened after crews cleared 7,000 tons of mud and debris that covered about 100 feet of SR 20.