Wildfire destroys homes in southern CA
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A massive wildfire is burning out of control in southern California, forcing evacuation in at least four cities.

Upthegrove talks Washington Commissioner of Public Lands race
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The Associated Press has not yet called the race for Washington Commissioner of Public Lands, but initial results show Democrat Dave Upthegrove ahead of Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler. Upthegrove joins Good Day Seattle the day after Election Day.

Crews continue to battle western wildfires
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More than 800 firefighters are on the ground trying to control the Yellow Lake Fire in Utah.

Insurance companies abandoning places due to natural disasters
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Natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires have insurance companies abandoning some areas entirely in multiple states, including Oregon.

WA businesses turn to pine cone collectors to regrow burned forests

Locals are being tapped to collect pine cones in an effort to store seeds to re-grow forests before wildfires destroy natural seed banks in the Pacific Northwest.

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.