Pepperdine students shelter in place as major CA fire breaks out
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Fire crews in Southern California are battling a major fire in Malibu. The Franklin Fire broke out north of Pepperdine's campus Monday night. The university issued a shelter-in-place on campus.

UW study links wildfire smoke with increase dementia risk
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University of Washington researchers released a recent study that links wildfire smoke exposure with increased dementia risk.

Wildfire smoke amplifies dementia risk, UW study finds

A new study spearheaded by the University of Washington has found a strong connection between long-term exposure to wildfire smoke and higher rates of dementia.

Wildfires continue to burn on East, West Coast
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Firefighters on the East Coast and West Coast are both working to contain wildfires that have spread thousands of acres.

Wildfires raging on East, West Coast
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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.

Dozens of homes destroyed as massive CA wildfire spreads
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High winds are driving fast-moving wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of people to evacuate.

Wildfire destroys homes in southern CA
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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
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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
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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
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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.

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.

Suspect arrested in connection to CA wildfire
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Police arrested a man accused of starting the Line Fire burning in southern California.

Thousands evacuate due to California wildfire
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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.

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.