US 97 Blewett Pass in WA back open, wildfire still active at summit
U.S. Route 97 at Blewett Pass is back open with some traffic revisions due to an active wildfire near the summit.
U.S. Route 97 at Blewett Pass is back open with some traffic revisions due to an active wildfire near the summit.
Washington summer storms help firefighters as drought deepens
A new Pacific Northwest drought report brings some good news, and some bad news. We look at current conditions and future predictions related to Washington state.
A new Pacific Northwest drought report brings some good news, and some bad news. We look at current conditions and future predictions related to Washington state.
Colorado brush fire caused by electrocuted birds falling to the ground
More than 40 firefighters responded to the fire, which started when a group of birds were electrocuted by power equipment, caught fire and then fell to the ground.
More than 40 firefighters responded to the fire, which started when a group of birds were electrocuted by power equipment, caught fire and then fell to the ground.
Stehekin reopens as crews step up Pioneer Fire containment
The remote town of Stehekin, Washington has reopened to visitors after weekend rainfall helped firefighters make progress containing the Pioneer Fire.
The remote town of Stehekin, Washington has reopened to visitors after weekend rainfall helped firefighters make progress containing the Pioneer Fire.
Stehekin reopens as crews step up Pioneer Fire containment
The remote town of Stehekin, Washington has reopened to visitors after weekend rainfall helped firefighters make progress containing the Pioneer Fire.
The remote town of Stehekin, Washington has reopened to visitors after weekend rainfall helped firefighters make progress containing the Pioneer Fire.
North Cascades Highway reopens after mudslide closure
The North Cascades Highway has reopened after crews cleared 7,000 tons of mud and debris that covered about 100 feet of SR 20.
The North Cascades Highway has reopened after crews cleared 7,000 tons of mud and debris that covered about 100 feet of SR 20.
Second wildfire sparks near Chelan, WA as Pioneer Fire rages on
Evacuations have been downgraded for a wildfire that was burning dangerously close to Chelan, WA on Tuesday.
Evacuations have been downgraded for a wildfire that was burning dangerously close to Chelan, WA on Tuesday.
Level 3 Evacuations issued for wildfire near Chelan
A Level 3 Evacuation order (GET OUT NOW) has been issued for residents southwest of Chelan due to a wildfire that is spreading fast.
A Level 3 Evacuation order (GET OUT NOW) has been issued for residents southwest of Chelan due to a wildfire that is spreading fast.
Second wildfire sparks near Chelan, WA as Pioneer Fire rages on
Another wildfire has sparked in Chelan County, this time near the town of Chelan, prompting Level 2 "Be Prepared" evacuations.
Another wildfire has sparked in Chelan County, this time near the town of Chelan, prompting Level 2 "Be Prepared" evacuations.
Wildfire near Lake Wenatchee started by lightning strike
Alarmed residents spotted fire and smoke late Saturday night as thunderstorms rolling through the area produced a lightning strike that started a wildfire near Lake Wenatchee.
Alarmed residents spotted fire and smoke late Saturday night as thunderstorms rolling through the area produced a lightning strike that started a wildfire near Lake Wenatchee.
Wildfire in Olympic National Forest triples in size, posing new challenges
A wildfire roaring across Mount Jupiter near Hood Canal has tripled in size overnight, and is eating its way into Olympic National Forest.
A wildfire roaring across Mount Jupiter near Hood Canal has tripled in size overnight, and is eating its way into Olympic National Forest.
Road 2620 Fire shuts down recreation sites near Brinnon, WA
The U.S. Forest Service announced Friday that several camping and hiking trails in Olympic National Forest are now closed due to the fire.
The U.S. Forest Service announced Friday that several camping and hiking trails in Olympic National Forest are now closed due to the fire.
‘Road 2620 Fire’ near Hood Canal, WA prompts statewide mobilization
Mt. Jupiter is burning, with smoke spreading through the Olympic National Forest and down to the banks of Hood Canal.
Mt. Jupiter is burning, with smoke spreading through the Olympic National Forest and down to the banks of Hood Canal.
Wildfires burning in Europe and US
Efforts continue in Greece to put out a fast-moving wildfire that sparked over the weekend. It is the country's worst wildfire of the year.
Efforts continue in Greece to put out a fast-moving wildfire that sparked over the weekend. It is the country's worst wildfire of the year.
North Cascades Highway closure extended, conditions worse than expected
State Route 20/North Cascades Highway will remain closed after construction crews say they have found worse conditions than previously expected.
State Route 20/North Cascades Highway will remain closed after construction crews say they have found worse conditions than previously expected.
Wildfires burning 2 million acres across the US
More than two million acres have been burned by wildfires in the United States this year.
More than two million acres have been burned by wildfires in the United States this year.
Rainfall triggers mudslide on SR-20 within Easy Fire closure
Crews are working to clear a stretch of roadway in the North Cascades after Sunday's rainfall triggered a mudslide.
Crews are working to clear a stretch of roadway in the North Cascades after Sunday's rainfall triggered a mudslide.
Noticeably cooler and cloudier weather in store for Seattle all week
For those eager for cooler weather: you'll be thrilled to see our latest seven day forecast in Seattle. Highs will remain in the 70s all week.
For those eager for cooler weather: you'll be thrilled to see our latest seven day forecast in Seattle. Highs will remain in the 70s all week.
Smokey Bear turns 80: Here's how the fictional face of fire prevention was born
Smokey Bear, the fictional face of forest fire prevention, is celebrating 80 years. It's the longest running and most successful advertising campaign in American history.
Smokey Bear, the fictional face of forest fire prevention, is celebrating 80 years. It's the longest running and most successful advertising campaign in American history.
Lahaina wildfire: 1 year later
This week marks one year since the massive Lahaina wildfire that killed 102 people.
This week marks one year since the massive Lahaina wildfire that killed 102 people.