2nd person found dead in eastern Washington wildfires, hundreds of structures burned
Authorities say a second person has died in wildfires in eastern Washington state that have burned hundreds of structures and briefly closed a section of an interstate.
Authorities say a second person has died in wildfires in eastern Washington state that have burned hundreds of structures and briefly closed a section of an interstate.
Dangerous season for brush fires in Pierce Co
Pierce County has seen one of its most active brush fire seasons in years. Yesterday, Graham Fire and Rescue responded to flames on Meridian Ave. Over the weekend, they responded to a destructive fire that took out an RV, several cars and an outbuilding.
Pierce County has seen one of its most active brush fire seasons in years. Yesterday, Graham Fire and Rescue responded to flames on Meridian Ave. Over the weekend, they responded to a destructive fire that took out an RV, several cars and an outbuilding.
Biden visits Maui, promises government help
For the first time since devastating fires tore through part of Maui, President Biden made a trip to get a first hand look at the damage left behind.
For the first time since devastating fires tore through part of Maui, President Biden made a trip to get a first hand look at the damage left behind.
Tracking wildfires burning across Washington
We are tracking four wildfires burning across Washington state. The two biggest ones are in Spokane County, both more than 10,000 acres in size.
We are tracking four wildfires burning across Washington state. The two biggest ones are in Spokane County, both more than 10,000 acres in size.
Hawaiians express frustration with Maui wildfires response as Biden visits
President Joe Biden and the First Lady traveled to Maui on Monday nearly 2 weeks after the deadly fires.
President Joe Biden and the First Lady traveled to Maui on Monday nearly 2 weeks after the deadly fires.
Several wildfires in Eastern Washington destroy structures hundreds of structures
Several wildfires in Eastern Washington destroy structures hundreds of structures
Several wildfires in Eastern Washington destroy structures hundreds of structures
2 dead, dozens of structures destroyed as 3 wildfires burn in Eastern Washington
Fast-moving wildfires raced through Eastern Washington over the weekend, burning homes and prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people in small rural communities.
Fast-moving wildfires raced through Eastern Washington over the weekend, burning homes and prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people in small rural communities.
Spokane County declares State of Emergency: Gray Fire reaches over 10,000 acres, turns deadly
The Gray Fire, burning near Medical Lake just north of Spokane, has reached 10,085 acres and is 97% contained. Evacuation orders have been downgraded, but more than 185 structures have been lost. Two people have reportedly died.
The Gray Fire, burning near Medical Lake just north of Spokane, has reached 10,085 acres and is 97% contained. Evacuation orders have been downgraded, but more than 185 structures have been lost. Two people have reportedly died.
Wildfires burning in Washington
Across our state, multiple wildfires have burned thousands of acres.
Across our state, multiple wildfires have burned thousands of acres.
Evacuating after Gray Fire explodes in Spokane County
Newly obtained video from Spokane County shows residents evacuating their homes due to the rapidly spreading Gray Fire. Spokane County declared a State of Emergency on Saturday. The fire has turned deadly, and is currently at 9,500 acres and 0% contained.
Newly obtained video from Spokane County shows residents evacuating their homes due to the rapidly spreading Gray Fire. Spokane County declared a State of Emergency on Saturday. The fire has turned deadly, and is currently at 9,500 acres and 0% contained.
3 roaring wildfires centered in Eastern WA
In the last 24 hours, three wildfires exploded in Washington State, causing evacuation orders.
In the last 24 hours, three wildfires exploded in Washington State, causing evacuation orders.
Smoke from wildfires in the region could impact weekend air quality in western Washington
Wind direction is forecast to shift, blowing smoke from wildfires in the region to Puget Sound. Air quality across western Washington is at risk for the weekend, which could make situations especially unhealthy for those with medical conditions.
Wind direction is forecast to shift, blowing smoke from wildfires in the region to Puget Sound. Air quality across western Washington is at risk for the weekend, which could make situations especially unhealthy for those with medical conditions.
At least 111 dead, hundreds missing in Hawaii wildfires
One major criticism coming out of Maui, is that disaster sirens were not activated as devastating wildfires tore through part of the island. Just days after defending the move, the head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency has resigned.
One major criticism coming out of Maui, is that disaster sirens were not activated as devastating wildfires tore through part of the island. Just days after defending the move, the head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency has resigned.
What went right: How first responders quickly tackled a Lakewood brushfire that foreced evacuations
Dry, hot conditions made it easy for a brush fire to take off in Lakewood on Wednesday, forcing evacuations of several neighborhoods. Crews were able to get the upper hand, saving homes and lives in the process.
Dry, hot conditions made it easy for a brush fire to take off in Lakewood on Wednesday, forcing evacuations of several neighborhoods. Crews were able to get the upper hand, saving homes and lives in the process.
Total campfire ban in place for Olympic National Park and Forest starting Aug. 18
A total campfire ban will be put in place throughout the Olympic National Park and the Olympic National Forest starting Friday, Aug. 18. This also goes for coastal areas of ONP.
A total campfire ban will be put in place throughout the Olympic National Park and the Olympic National Forest starting Friday, Aug. 18. This also goes for coastal areas of ONP.
Mount Rainier fire ban takes effect Friday
A fire ban for Mount Rainier National Park will go in effect Friday. It means no campfires, no lighting wood on fire and no use of fire pits or barbecue grills.
A fire ban for Mount Rainier National Park will go in effect Friday. It means no campfires, no lighting wood on fire and no use of fire pits or barbecue grills.
Local red cross volunteers in Maui
Search efforts continue in Maui after devastating wildfires tore through the region.
Search efforts continue in Maui after devastating wildfires tore through the region.
Evacuations lifted as crews contain Lakewood brush fire
Crews were battling a three-alarm brush fire that flared up in Lakewood Wednesday afternoon.
Crews were battling a three-alarm brush fire that flared up in Lakewood Wednesday afternoon.
'This is what we do'; Local union collects donations for Maui wildfire relief efforts
The number of lives lost in the Maui wildfires continues to rise. People across Washington are stepping up to help the city in its long road to recovery.
The number of lives lost in the Maui wildfires continues to rise. People across Washington are stepping up to help the city in its long road to recovery.
Statewide campfire burn ban in Washington
Campfires are now prohibited on all DNR lands across Washington state. This is to help reduce potential wildfires while conditions are so dry.
Campfires are now prohibited on all DNR lands across Washington state. This is to help reduce potential wildfires while conditions are so dry.