Evacuation levels reduced for wildfire near Rainier, WA
Evacuation levels have been reduced for residents living near Rainier after a brush fire broke out on Wednesday.
Evacuation levels have been reduced for residents living near Rainier after a brush fire broke out on Wednesday.
Wildfire smoke impacts Seattle, western WA air quality
Much of the Seattle area experienced hazy weather due to wildfire smoke blowing in from the Bear Gulch Fire in Mason County, raising questions about air quality.
Much of the Seattle area experienced hazy weather due to wildfire smoke blowing in from the Bear Gulch Fire in Mason County, raising questions about air quality.
Wildfire smoke settles over Seattle, impacts air quality in western Washington
If you didn’t think wildfire smoke was that serious — think again.
If you didn’t think wildfire smoke was that serious — think again.
Wildfires burning in Washington state
Multiple wildfires are burning across Washington state, producing smoky air quality for certain areas. Here's a roundup of the latest progress made on the wildfires.
Multiple wildfires are burning across Washington state, producing smoky air quality for certain areas. Here's a roundup of the latest progress made on the wildfires.
PSE warns of power shutoffs as WA wildfires surge
With hotter, drier and windier conditions becoming the norm, utilities across Washington are preparing for potential power shutoffs.
With hotter, drier and windier conditions becoming the norm, utilities across Washington are preparing for potential power shutoffs.
Evacuations lifted for Stud Horse Fire near Winthrop, WA
The Stud Horse Fire burning near Winthrop in Okanogan County is now 100% contained, prompting officials to lift all evacuation levels in the area.
The Stud Horse Fire burning near Winthrop in Okanogan County is now 100% contained, prompting officials to lift all evacuation levels in the area.
Bear Gulch Fire prompts evacuations in Mason County
The Bear Gulch Fire burning in the Olympic National Forest has prompted Level 3 Evacuations (Go Now) for the Dry Creek Trail area and the Staircase Campground.
The Bear Gulch Fire burning in the Olympic National Forest has prompted Level 3 Evacuations (Go Now) for the Dry Creek Trail area and the Staircase Campground.
Immediate evacuations ordered in Mason County
Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations have been issued for parts of Mason County on Wednesday morning due to increased fire activity near Lake Cushman.
Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations have been issued for parts of Mason County on Wednesday morning due to increased fire activity near Lake Cushman.
Level 3 evacuations remain in place for Bear Gulch Fire in Mason County, WA
Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations remain in effect for parts of Mason County due to increased fire activity near Lake Cushman.
Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations remain in effect for parts of Mason County due to increased fire activity near Lake Cushman.
Concern grows over funding cuts to WA wildfire response
Washington state is right in the middle of wildfire season, and there's growing concern over the state's ability to respond to these disasters in the future.
Washington state is right in the middle of wildfire season, and there's growing concern over the state's ability to respond to these disasters in the future.
WA wildfires update: Progress being made, but Fire Weather Watch ahead
We are tracking several wildfires burning across Washington state. While progress is being made on the current fires, the upcoming weather forecast spells trouble — both for ongoing containment efforts and the potential for new fires to ignite.
We are tracking several wildfires burning across Washington state. While progress is being made on the current fires, the upcoming weather forecast spells trouble — both for ongoing containment efforts and the potential for new fires to ignite.
Historic lodge on the Grand Canyon's North Rim has been destroyed by wildfire, park official says
The Grand Canyon Lodge, the only lodging inside the park at the North Rim, was consumed by the flames, park Superintendent Ed Keable told park residents, staff and others in a meeting Sunday morning.
The Grand Canyon Lodge, the only lodging inside the park at the North Rim, was consumed by the flames, park Superintendent Ed Keable told park residents, staff and others in a meeting Sunday morning.
Wildfires continue to burn across Washington
Wildfires continue to impact Washington, with the Burdoin Fire near White Salmon burning over 11,000 acres and 20% contained, leading to ongoing Level 2 and 3 evacuations and road closures. Meanwhile, the Bear Gulch Fire in Olympic National Park has consumed nearly 1,000 acres with 10% containment in steep, wooded terrain, while improved containment on the Lake Spokane Fire has led to lowered evacuation levels for residents near Highway 291.
Wildfires continue to impact Washington, with the Burdoin Fire near White Salmon burning over 11,000 acres and 20% contained, leading to ongoing Level 2 and 3 evacuations and road closures. Meanwhile, the Bear Gulch Fire in Olympic National Park has consumed nearly 1,000 acres with 10% containment in steep, wooded terrain, while improved containment on the Lake Spokane Fire has led to lowered evacuation levels for residents near Highway 291.
Burdoin Fire in WA grows to 11,248 acres with 13% containment
A wildfire burning near Bingen along the Columbia River has surpassed 11,000 acres, though some progress has been made on the fire's containment, according to a Thursday morning update.
A wildfire burning near Bingen along the Columbia River has surpassed 11,000 acres, though some progress has been made on the fire's containment, according to a Thursday morning update.
WA wildfires update: Governor Ferguson to visit Burdoin Fire
Firefighters are working on multiple wildfires burning across Washington state, with brush fires popping up on the west side, and the Burdoin Fire near the Oregon border burning more than 11,000 acres.
Firefighters are working on multiple wildfires burning across Washington state, with brush fires popping up on the west side, and the Burdoin Fire near the Oregon border burning more than 11,000 acres.
WA wildfires update: Burdoin Fire reaches 10,730 acres
We are tracking several wildfires burning across Washington, including multiple brush fires that have ignited along Interstate 5.
We are tracking several wildfires burning across Washington, including multiple brush fires that have ignited along Interstate 5.
Northbound I-5 reopens after brush fires burn near Arlington, WA
Northbound I-5 was fully shut down near Arlington on Monday after a brush fire broke out along the freeway.
Northbound I-5 was fully shut down near Arlington on Monday after a brush fire broke out along the freeway.
Crews respond to brush fire on I-5 near Arlington, WA
Crews are responding to a brush fire that grew rapidly along I-5 near the Arlington Airport Monday afternoon.
Crews are responding to a brush fire that grew rapidly along I-5 near the Arlington Airport Monday afternoon.
WA wildfires update: Burdoin Fire reached nearly 9,000 acres
Level 3 evacuation orders are in place for the Burdoin Fire burning in Bingen, Washington. As of Monday morning, the wildfire had grown to 8,766 acres and remains 0% contained.
Level 3 evacuation orders are in place for the Burdoin Fire burning in Bingen, Washington. As of Monday morning, the wildfire had grown to 8,766 acres and remains 0% contained.
Wildfire experts teach King County, WA residents how to protect their homes
As the heat intensifies in western Washington, so does the threat of wildfires. The risk is even higher for communities in east King County in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains.
As the heat intensifies in western Washington, so does the threat of wildfires. The risk is even higher for communities in east King County in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains.