IRS issues tax relief for Yakama Nation after WA wildfire disaster declaration

The Internal Revenue Service extended tax filing deadlines for people and businesses of the Yakama Nation, who are still recovering from wildfires that ripped through Central Washington.

Suspect arrested in connection to CA wildfire
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Police arrested a man accused of starting the Line Fire burning in southern California.

Thousands evacuate due to California wildfire
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Thousands of people have packed up and abandoned their homes as a major wildfire rages just east of Los Angeles.

Wildfire smoke health effects: How to protect yourself in WA

Smoky sunshine lingers in Seattle this weekend, and the summer heat continues. Health experts are here to help keep your home cool, while keeping the smoke out.

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.

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.

Stehekin reopens as crews step up Pioneer Fire containment
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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.

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.

Level 3 Evacuations issued for wildfire near Chelan
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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.

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.

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.

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.

Wildfires burning in Europe and US
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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.