US 2 closure on Wednesday to remove trees burned above highway in Bolt Creek Fire
US 2 is closing from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5 near Skykomish so that crews can remove burned out trees from the Bolt Creek Fire.
US 2 is closing from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5 near Skykomish so that crews can remove burned out trees from the Bolt Creek Fire.
Wildfire smoke a growing concern as locals breathe in 'moderate'-quality air for weeks
New research shows that wildfire smoke is undoing progress on clean air across the U.S. Closer to home, some have been breathing in pollution for weeks.
New research shows that wildfire smoke is undoing progress on clean air across the U.S. Closer to home, some have been breathing in pollution for weeks.
Bolt Creek Fire: US Highway 2 reopens following tree removal near Skykomish
On Monday, WSDOT officials said US 2 would close at 10:30 a.m. for tree removal and to allow fire crews access.
On Monday, WSDOT officials said US 2 would close at 10:30 a.m. for tree removal and to allow fire crews access.
Bolt Creek Fire: Officials determine fire was 'human-caused'
A wildfire near Skykomish has burned more than 12,000 acres and crews continue to get it contained.
A wildfire near Skykomish has burned more than 12,000 acres and crews continue to get it contained.
Bolt Creek Fire: All evacuation orders lifted
All evacuation orders are lifted in King and Snohomish counties for those near the Bolt Creek Fire.
All evacuation orders are lifted in King and Snohomish counties for those near the Bolt Creek Fire.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Washington wildfires Sunday update: Evacuations still in place
Evacuations were still in effect Sunday night for the Bolt Creek Fire and the Goat Rocks Fire in Washington state.
Evacuations were still in effect Sunday night for the Bolt Creek Fire and the Goat Rocks Fire in Washington state.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.