Goat Rocks Fire: Firefight continues near Packwood
Crews are continuing to fight the Goat Rocks Fie in Lewis County which started in August but forced evacuations mid September.
US 2 reopens as crews continue battling Bolt Creek Fire
Fire officials said the Bolt Creek wildfire burning in Skykomish has torched more than 11,000 acres.
Business thankful US 2 reopens following Bolt Creek Fire
Around 10 a.m. Saturday, WSDOT crews reopened U.S. 2 to traffic, following about two weeks of road closures due to the Bolt Creek Fire.
Crews knock down 'fast-moving' brush fire in south King County
Crews battled a fast-moving brush fire Thursday afternoon in Des Moines.
Wildfire smoke: How to protect yourself, your home from hazardous air quality
At 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, the air quality index (AQI) for downtown Seattle reached 158. To put that number into perspective, breathing in that kind of air for 24 hours is equivalent to smoking 3.57 cigarettes, according to the AQI to Cigarettes Calculator.
Animal sanctuary prepared to evacuate Bolt Creek Fire, but grateful for change in weather
The Bolt Creek Fire is now at more than 9,400 acres, but favorable weather conditions are giving firefighters a break. Volunteers at a Pasado's Safe Haven say they're grateful that the weather has taken a turn for the better.
Hot, dry conditions driving Western wildfires during above-average season
This year's wildfire season is 116% above the 10-year average. Ongoing fires in Oregon, Washington, California and Idaho are sending smoke east, creating poor air quality.
Hikers escape Bolt Creek Fire after getting trapped on Baring Mountain by flames
Two hikers got trapped near the summit of Baring Mountain just as the Bolt Creek Fire started raging over the ridges Saturday.
FEMA authorizes emergency funds for Bolt Creek Fire
The Federal Emergency Management Agency authorized funds to support firefighting efforts for the Bolt Creek Fire, which has burned around 7,600 acres near Skykomish.
Evacuation orders underway, accidental emergency alert lands on phones across Snohomish County
The Bolt Creek Fire burning near Skykomish has forced roads to close, and hundreds of people to evacuate their homes – but it has also led to confusion as evacuation alerts were mistakenly sent to people throughout Snohomish County far from the area.
Smoke, fire danger creating big problems
Fire danger is spiking in a major way. Smoke has also pushed into Western Washington, leading to plunging air quality. Temperatures near 90 degrees for many backyards.
Washington communities brace for wildfire danger with strong winds and hot temps ahead
The risk of wildfire danger has not been this serious since the summer of 2020, according to firefighters. A Red Flag Warning goes into effect on Friday, where the combination of strong winds with low humidity and temperatures approaching 90 degrees makes for an increased risk of wildfires.
WA fire agencies head to Oregon to help fight massive 'Double Creek Fire'
The Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has requested the help of multiple firefighting agencies out of Washington State to help fight the Double Creek Fire, which has exploded in size and continues to grow in the northeastern part of the state.
‘We’re all in this together’; DNR says Western WA at risk for severe wildfires this weekend
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says the state’s weekend weather forecast is a recipe for severe wildfire danger. Though most of the wildfires currently burning in the state are east of the Cascades, the DNR is saying Western Washington will also need to stay vigilant.
At least 2 people dead in Hemet fire
At least two people are dead after a brush fire started spreading into the residential areas of Hemet.
Fire threatening over 7,000 structures in southwest Oregon
The Rum Creek Fire in remote southwest Oregon has burned nearly 18.75 square miles is threatening thousands of homes and is only about 1% contained.
Fire closes highway, prompts evacuations near Spokane
A wildfire closed part of a highway and prompted mandatory evacuations south of Spokane.
Firefighters prepare for increased threat of brush fires as excessive heat lingers
With this summer’s excessively hot temperatures comes the growing threat of fires sparking almost anywhere.
