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.

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.

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. 

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.

Lahaina wildfire: 1 year later
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This week marks one year since the massive Lahaina wildfire that killed 102 people.

Symbol of resilience: Lahaina's historic banyan tree thrives a year after deadly wildfire

In Maui's town of Lahaina, hope is emerging as the community recovers from last year's devastating wildfire. The 151-year-old banyan tree on Front Street, heavily scorched by the flames, is now showing signs of revival.

Washington wildfires grow, Red Flag Warnings remain
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Red Flag Warnings remain in place for areas across Washington state as firefighters work to contain multiple wildfires that continue to grow in size.

Wildfires raging in Washington state
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FOX 13 is covering several wildfires in the Pacific Northwest: the Pioneer Fire, the Easy Fire, and the Miners Complex Fire. Red Flag Warnings are in place for several areas in Eastern Washington.

Lake Ballinger brush fire out after rapid firefighting

Firefighters quickly put out a brush fire near lake Ballinger, with the use of two boats, hand tools, and a floating water pump.

WA wildfires latest: Tracking smoke and scorched acres | FOX 13 Seattle
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The Miners Complex fires, Pioneer Fire, and Easy Fire are on our radars, here's what we know now about progress made by firefighting crews and impacts on Washingtonians.

Gov. Inslee issues emergency proclamation in response to WA wildfires

Washington Governor Jay Inslee has issued an emergency proclamation in an effort to get wildfire firefighters the supplies they need quicker.

Wildfire smoke sparks summer haze concerns in Seattle
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While there are several wildfires burning in Washington, most of the smoke Seattle is seeing is being blown in from California and Oregon, sparking concerns over what the rest of summer might look like.