Wildfires threaten communities in the West as Oregon fire closes interstate, creates its own weather
Firefighters in the West are scrambling as wildfires threaten communities in Oregon, California and Washington, with at least one Oregon fire so large that it is creating its own weather.
Firefighters in the West are scrambling as wildfires threaten communities in Oregon, California and Washington, with at least one Oregon fire so large that it is creating its own weather.
US 12 closure extended due to Rimrock Fire burning in Yakima County
Highway 12 is closed in both directions near Rimrock Lake due to a fire, and Level 3 “GO NOW" Evacuations are in place.
Highway 12 is closed in both directions near Rimrock Lake due to a fire, and Level 3 “GO NOW" Evacuations are in place.
Oregon "Megafires" can be seen in satellite images
With all the fires burning in the West Coast, some of that smoke has made its way all the way up to Canada. 560,000 acres have been burned by wildfires in Oregon so far this summer.
With all the fires burning in the West Coast, some of that smoke has made its way all the way up to Canada. 560,000 acres have been burned by wildfires in Oregon so far this summer.
Washington wildfires, smoke and air quality
FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone takes a look at the wildfires burning in the Pacific Northwest and what that means for our smoke and air quality forecast.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone takes a look at the wildfires burning in the Pacific Northwest and what that means for our smoke and air quality forecast.
Lightning sparks Miners Complex wildfire, burning 500 acres in WA
The Miners Complex Fire, which consists of nine wildfires caused by lightning in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest area, has grown to 500 acres.
The Miners Complex Fire, which consists of nine wildfires caused by lightning in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest area, has grown to 500 acres.
9 new wildfires in WA sparked by lightning
Nine new wildfires burning in Washington state were all caused by recent lightning in the area.
Nine new wildfires burning in Washington state were all caused by recent lightning in the area.
High fire dander in WA, 9 new wildfires sparked by lightning
Multiple wildfires burning across Washington state will likely bring in some smoke in the coming days.
Multiple wildfires burning across Washington state will likely bring in some smoke in the coming days.
WA wildfire sparked by lightning burns near North Cascades Highway
The SR 20 North Cascades Highway reopened after an overnight closure due to a wildfire burning near the road.
The SR 20 North Cascades Highway reopened after an overnight closure due to a wildfire burning near the road.
WA fire risk levels remain high this week
Wildfire risk levels are still high across Washington state. FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone breaks down our precipitation levels and how dry summer weather is creating elevated risks of wildfires.
Wildfire risk levels are still high across Washington state. FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone breaks down our precipitation levels and how dry summer weather is creating elevated risks of wildfires.
WA burn ban in effect as wildfires grow in dry weather
A wildfire in Chelan County more than doubled in size in just the last few days. The Department of Natural Resources has placed a statewide burn ban, saying that the recent hot weather has made the region bone dry and ripe for wildfires.
A wildfire in Chelan County more than doubled in size in just the last few days. The Department of Natural Resources has placed a statewide burn ban, saying that the recent hot weather has made the region bone dry and ripe for wildfires.
DNR: Burn ban issued across Washington after heat wave
After record-breaking heat cooked Washington this week, the Department of Natural Resources has issued a burn ban across the entire state.
After record-breaking heat cooked Washington this week, the Department of Natural Resources has issued a burn ban across the entire state.
Fireworks may return to WA's Gorge Amphitheatre despite recent fire
A recent pyrotechnics mishap at the Gorge Amphitheatre during an Odesza concert has some online calling for an outright ban on fireworks at the popular venue.
A recent pyrotechnics mishap at the Gorge Amphitheatre during an Odesza concert has some online calling for an outright ban on fireworks at the popular venue.
Royal Fire: Sheriff spots 13 missing hikers in Tahoe National Forest
The Placer County Sheriff's Office said investigators spotted 13 young hikers Monday morning in the Tahoe National Forest who were camping about two miles from the Royal Fire.
The Placer County Sheriff's Office said investigators spotted 13 young hikers Monday morning in the Tahoe National Forest who were camping about two miles from the Royal Fire.
Michael Jackson’s former Neverland Ranch threatened by growing wildfire outside of Santa Barbara
Michael Jackson bought the 2,600-acre property in 1987 and owned it until his death in 2009. The property is now known as the Sycamore Valley Ranch.
Michael Jackson bought the 2,600-acre property in 1987 and owned it until his death in 2009. The property is now known as the Sycamore Valley Ranch.
Small wildfire breaks out at WA's Gorge Amphitheatre during concert
A small brush fire broke out at the Gorge Amphitheatre during an electronic music concert Saturday night, with deputies citing pyrotechnics as the cause.
A small brush fire broke out at the Gorge Amphitheatre during an electronic music concert Saturday night, with deputies citing pyrotechnics as the cause.
Cameras use AI to quickly respond to Washington wildfires
As wildfires continue to pop up across Washington, the state is investing into the future when it comes to fighting these blazes.
As wildfires continue to pop up across Washington, the state is investing into the future when it comes to fighting these blazes.
Seattle ranked among worst air quality in the world after Fourth of July
Exacerbated by fireworks and a heatwave, Seattle and Chelan ranked among worst cities in the U.S. for air quality on July 4th.
Exacerbated by fireworks and a heatwave, Seattle and Chelan ranked among worst cities in the U.S. for air quality on July 4th.
Boy arrested after cops say fireworks may have sparked Wenatchee wildfire
The Chelan County Sheriff's Office said a boy was taken into custody after crews witnessed fireworks going off before the Balsam Root Fire started in the same area.
The Chelan County Sheriff's Office said a boy was taken into custody after crews witnessed fireworks going off before the Balsam Root Fire started in the same area.
Wildfires are intensifying across the West Coast
With heat levels rising, Washington and California are experiencing an increase in wildfires. Dry conditions and high temperatures have exacerbated fire risks across the regions
With heat levels rising, Washington and California are experiencing an increase in wildfires. Dry conditions and high temperatures have exacerbated fire risks across the regions
Thousands displaced by West Coast wildfires
Raging wildfires have forced the cancellations of 4th of July celebrations in many northern California communities.
Raging wildfires have forced the cancellations of 4th of July celebrations in many northern California communities.