WA wildfire roundup: Over 8K acres burning across the state
Fire crews are monitoring several active wildfires across Washington, including one that destroyed multiple homes and displaced families.
Wind-driven fire burns down 3 homes in Washington's Douglas County
Three homes burned down after a wind-driven fire tore through an Eastern Washington neighborhood on Sunday.
Wildfire near Wenatchee fully contained at 25 acres
A wildfire that threatened multiple homes in Wenatchee on Sunday has been fully contained, according to officials.
Pioneer Fire in Chelan County burns nearly 50 square miles
The Pioneer Fire in Chelan County has grown to over 4,400 acres, with crews using more than 1 million gallons of water to slow the fire's progression.
Keys Road Fire in Yakima burns 30 acres, evacuations downgraded
Yakima Valley Emergency Management officials have reduced evacuation notices for a wildfire burning in a heavily wooded area in Yakima.
Evacuations issued for Pioneer Fire burning near Chelan, WA
Evacuations have been issued for the Pioneer Fire, which has burned 600 acres around Lake Chelan.
Wildfire breaks out in remote area along shore of Lake Chelan
Chelan County Emergency Management is monitoring a wildfire that broke out along the shore of Lake Chelan on Sunday.
PacifiCorp to pay $178M to victims of 2020 Oregon wildfires
Pacific Power agreed to a $178 million settlement with over 400 Oregon plaintiffs, in the latest multimillion-dollar payout related to the deadly 2020 wildfires that ravaged the state.
WA DNR predicting a tough fire season: How to minimize the fire danger surrounding your home
The heavy rain in the forecast for this weekend hasn’t washed away the elevated threat of wildfires in Washington State– we’re still in a drought, and the Department of Natural Resources says the burn risk is significant heading into the summer months.
Canada’s wildfire season prompts air quality alerts in US
An evacuation alert was issued for Fort McMurray in Alberta as crews responded to what they described as an "out-of-control wildfire."
PSE could shut off power lines in WA areas with high wildfire risk
As wildfire season approaches in western Washington, Puget Sound Energy says it has a plan in place to ensure the safety of communities with high-risk wildfire conditions.
GOP-endorsed candidate for Commissioner of Public Lands talks about her vision for forest health
With wildfires becoming more intense and frequent even in Western Washington, candidates who are running to be the next Commissioner of Public Lands will have to be ready to fight the emergency.
Texas wildfires: Utility provider says facilities appeared to have role in igniting fire
Utility provider Xcel Energy said Thursday that its facilities appeared to have played a part in igniting a massive wildfire in the Texas Panhandle that grew into the largest in state history.



















