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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
Firefighters continue to battle largest wildfire in Texas history
More than a million acres of the Texas panhandle has been scorched.
More than a million acres of the Texas panhandle has been scorched.
Largest wildfire in Texas history
It is the largest wildfire in Texas history and it is still growing. It is only 3% contained and has burned a million acres so far -- roughly the size of Rhode Island.
It is the largest wildfire in Texas history and it is still growing. It is only 3% contained and has burned a million acres so far -- roughly the size of Rhode Island.
Texas wildfire crew drives through roaring flames
The Smokehouse Creek Wildfire is spreading across the Texas panhandle, and has burned through more than 850,000 acres of land.
The Smokehouse Creek Wildfire is spreading across the Texas panhandle, and has burned through more than 850,000 acres of land.
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.
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.
The Smokehouse Creek Fire in Hutchinson County is now the second-largest wildfire in Texas history.
President approves Spokane fires disaster assistance
Much-needed aid is heading to wildfire victims in Spokane after President Biden approved fire disaster assistance.
Much-needed aid is heading to wildfire victims in Spokane after President Biden approved fire disaster assistance.
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.
President Joe Biden ordered a major disaster declaration for wildfires that ripped through Eastern Washington last summer.
How El Ni?o might impact wildfire season
We are dealing with an El Ni?o in Washington state, meaning the weather is drier and warmer than normal. Today we speak to a state climatologist about how long this pattern will last and what this could mean for fire season.
We are dealing with an El Ni?o in Washington state, meaning the weather is drier and warmer than normal. Today we speak to a state climatologist about how long this pattern will last and what this could mean for fire season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wildfires spreading in ONP
Crews are monitoring seven fires in Olympic National Park.
Crews are monitoring seven fires in Olympic National Park.
Deputy speeds through Oregon Road Fire
Last week we showed you this video of a sheriff's deputy caught up in the intense Oregon Road Fire burning in the town of Elk near Spokane, Washington.
Last week we showed you this video of a sheriff's deputy caught up in the intense Oregon Road Fire burning in the town of Elk near Spokane, Washington.