Texas Panhandle wildfire: Largest fire in state history claims 2 lives
The Smokehouse Creek fire in the Texas Panhandle has now burned more than 1 million acres and has claimed the lives of two women.
Texas Panhandle wildfire grows to the second-largest in state history
The Smokehouse Creek Fire in Hutchinson County is now the second-largest wildfire in Texas history.
Biden declares Spokane wildfires a major disaster, opens federal funding for recovery
President Joe Biden ordered a major disaster declaration for wildfires that ripped through Eastern Washington last summer.
WSDOT completes project that reduces risks of debris flow onto U.S. 2 near Bolt Creek Fire burn scar
Experts said it will take several years for the burn scar to recover. Washington State Department of Transportation just completed an important step in the recovery, which also helps increase safety along the U.S. 2 Highway.
$20M agreement helping with reforestation efforts on burned Northwest forestlands
As forestlands are wiped out by extreme fires, a larger problem is being revealed beyond the damage left behind: it’s what can’t be regenerated – the forests themselves.
Gov. Inslee requests federal aid for survivors of August wildfires
Gov. Jay Inslee has formally requested federal aid and a major disaster declaration to help people recover from deadly wildfire destruction in August in Eastern Washington.
2 lawsuits blame utility for eastern Washington fire that killed man and burned hundreds of homes
Two lawsuits have been filed against an electric utility for allegedly sparking a fire in eastern Washington that killed a man and burned approximately 240 homes.
Wildfires can make your red wine taste like an ashtray. These scientists want to stop that
The U.S. West Coast produces over 90% of America’s wine, but the region is also prone to wildfires — a combustible combination that spelled disaster for the industry in 2020 and one that scientists are scrambling to neutralize.
'My skin was melting:' Man severely burned by Oregon Road Fire is rescued by fellow evacuee
A Washington man is sharing his chilling account of being trapped amidst the raging Oregon Road Wildfire, detailing a heart-stopping ordeal that almost claimed his life.
Sourdough Fire burns 6,234 acres near Diablo, 25% contained
The Sourdough Fire burning near Diablo, Washington has scorched 6,234 acres, and has forced evacuations in the small community and its nearby hydroelectric dam.
Blue Canyon Fire: Level 2 'be ready' evacs issued for wildfire near Lake Whatcom
Level 2 ‘be ready’ evacuations have been issued for a wildfire burning near Lake Whatcom.