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The Miners Complex fires, Pioneer Fire, and Easy Fire are on our radars, here's what we know now about progress made by firefighting crews and impacts on Washingtonians.
The Miners Complex fires, Pioneer Fire, and Easy Fire are on our radars, here's what we know now about progress made by firefighting crews and impacts on Washingtonians.
Gov. Inslee issues emergency proclamation in response to WA wildfires
Washington Governor Jay Inslee has issued an emergency proclamation in an effort to get wildfire firefighters the supplies they need quicker.
Washington Governor Jay Inslee has issued an emergency proclamation in an effort to get wildfire firefighters the supplies they need quicker.
Wildfire smoke sparks summer haze concerns in Seattle
While there are several wildfires burning in Washington, most of the smoke Seattle is seeing is being blown in from California and Oregon, sparking concerns over what the rest of summer might look like.
While there are several wildfires burning in Washington, most of the smoke Seattle is seeing is being blown in from California and Oregon, sparking concerns over what the rest of summer might look like.
Pioneer Fire burns more than 33,000 acres, 12% contained
The Pioneer Fire continues to burn in Chelan County and 33,276 acres have burned.
The Pioneer Fire continues to burn in Chelan County and 33,276 acres have burned.
Pioneer Fire near Chelan, WA prompts Level 3 (Go Now) evacuations
As the Pioneer Fire continues to burn across 33,277 acres northwest of Chelan, Washington, officials have put into place mandatory evacuations for some residents in the Stehekin Valley.
As the Pioneer Fire continues to burn across 33,277 acres northwest of Chelan, Washington, officials have put into place mandatory evacuations for some residents in the Stehekin Valley.
Puppies rescued from California's Park Fire by rescuer who ran nearly 2 miles
Trevor Skaggs had to be flown into the area before he ran over a mile and a half to find and locate the mother and her puppies. After giving them water and bits of his protein bar, he managed to get them to follow him another mile and a half back to the helicopter.
Trevor Skaggs had to be flown into the area before he ran over a mile and a half to find and locate the mother and her puppies. After giving them water and bits of his protein bar, he managed to get them to follow him another mile and a half back to the helicopter.
Pioneer Fire burns nearly 34,000 acres near Chelan, evacuations remain
New evacuation notices have been issued for the Stehekin community as the Pioneer Fire grows to nearly 33,000 acres.
New evacuation notices have been issued for the Stehekin community as the Pioneer Fire grows to nearly 33,000 acres.
How breathing wildfire smoke can effect your brain
Wildfires surging across the Western US are destroying land and structures, but there are also physical risks from the massive clouds of smoke that a new study is shedding light on.
Wildfires surging across the Western US are destroying land and structures, but there are also physical risks from the massive clouds of smoke that a new study is shedding light on.
Level 3 Evacuations in effect for Pioneer Fire
A massive wildfire burning in Chelan County has prompted Level 3 Evacuations and is only 15% contained.
A massive wildfire burning in Chelan County has prompted Level 3 Evacuations and is only 15% contained.
Park Fire continues to ravage parts of Northern California
Exploding in size with minimal containment, the Park Fire ravages parts of Northern California.
Exploding in size with minimal containment, the Park Fire ravages parts of Northern California.
Tracking Washington wildfires
Several wildfires are currently burning in Washington state. FOX 13's John Hopperstad has a breakdown on some of the larger wildfires that are forcing people to evacuate their homes. FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone talks more about Washington's drought, and how recent weather conditions add fuel to the flames.
Several wildfires are currently burning in Washington state. FOX 13's John Hopperstad has a breakdown on some of the larger wildfires that are forcing people to evacuate their homes. FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone talks more about Washington's drought, and how recent weather conditions add fuel to the flames.
Firefighting pilot killed while working to contain Oregon wildfire
A pilot was killed while working to contain a wildfire in Oregon.
A pilot was killed while working to contain a wildfire in Oregon.
Grant County sheriff confirms 74-year-old pilot dies working Falls Fire
James Bailey Maxwell has died while working in the vicinity of the Falls Fire wildfire, officials in Grant County, Oregon confirm on Sunday.
James Bailey Maxwell has died while working in the vicinity of the Falls Fire wildfire, officials in Grant County, Oregon confirm on Sunday.
Black Canyon Fire burns 11,000 acres in Yakima County, residents evacuate
The Black Canyon Fire burning in central Washington has charred an estimated 11,099 acres, and some residents are evacuating for safety.
The Black Canyon Fire burning in central Washington has charred an estimated 11,099 acres, and some residents are evacuating for safety.
Yakima County declares emergency as Rimrock Retreat Fire reaches 13,000 acres
The Board of Yakima County Commissioners approved a Declaration of Emergency for the Rimrock Retreat Fire, which has spread more than 13,000 acres and forced residents to evacuate their homes.
The Board of Yakima County Commissioners approved a Declaration of Emergency for the Rimrock Retreat Fire, which has spread more than 13,000 acres and forced residents to evacuate their homes.
Dry conditions fueling fires in King County
Wildfire season in our state is ramping up. In Seattle, fire crews have responded to more than 200 brush fires this month alone.
Wildfire season in our state is ramping up. In Seattle, fire crews have responded to more than 200 brush fires this month alone.
Brush fires surging in Seattle's dried up areas
The Seattle Fire Department has responded to more than 200 calls for brush fires in July alone.
The Seattle Fire Department has responded to more than 200 calls for brush fires in July alone.
Brush fires surging in Seattle's dried up areas
The Seattle Fire Department has responded to more than 200 calls for brush fires in July alone.
The Seattle Fire Department has responded to more than 200 calls for brush fires in July alone.
Lightning and a burning car pushed into a gully are blamed for wildfires scorching Pacific Northwest
Wildfires are continuing to scorch the Pacific Northwest and authorities say one major blaze started with a burning car being pushed into a gully.
Wildfires are continuing to scorch the Pacific Northwest and authorities say one major blaze started with a burning car being pushed into a gully.
Wildfire smoke pours across America bringing haze from coast to coast
Hundreds of wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada are spewing dense smoke that is being carried hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away.
Hundreds of wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada are spewing dense smoke that is being carried hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away.