Firefighter killed by falling tree at Big Swamp Fire in Oregon
A 27-year-old firefighter died after being hit by a falling tree Wednesday at the Big Swamp Fire in southwestern Oregon.
Drier, hotter conditions creating increase in West Pierce fire calls
Drier, hotter days are leading to more brush fire calls in Pierce County especially in urban areas that don't have a long history of wildfire conditions.
U.S. Forest Service lookout dies in McKinney Fire when she wouldn't evacuate
A U.S. Forest Service fire lookout of 50 years died when she didn't heed advice to leave her home, which was overtaken by the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County, officials said.
Wildfires continue to burn in Eastern Washington
Wildfire officials say Washington is experiencing its worst fire activity of 2022, as crews work to get multiple wildfires under control on the eastern side of the state.
'Some guys lost a lot:' Lind Fire contained, leaves path of destruction behind
The Lind Fire is now 100% contained, according to the fire chief, but the fast-moving fire left a path of destruction as it tore through the south side of Lind.
Lind wildfire: Evacuation orders lifted, fire contained
According to the Adams County Sheriff's Office, all Lind residents were ordered to evacuate the town (Level 3 - go now) and go to the Ritzville Grade School about 17 miles away. As of 10 p.m., those evacuation orders were lifted and everyone was cleared to return home.
Crews extinguish brush fire that was spreading near a Bonney Lake neighborhood
Firefighters from multiple agencies worked tirelessly to knock down a brush fire that grew rapidly in Bonney Lake on Monday.
Vantage wildfire grows to 10,500 acres; evacuation orders lifted
A wildfire that has burned about 10,500 acres near the city of Vantage was about 10% contained as of Tuesday morning, officials said.
Man suspected of starting fires in Oregon detained by 3 residents who tied him to tree
The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Trennon Smith, was arrested on charges of first-degree arson and reckless burning in Oregon, authorities said.
King County launches strategy to combat wildfire risk in the region
King County Executive Dow Constantine announced a regional strategy to mitigate wildfire risks around Western Washington, as climate change has progressively made summers hotter and drier.
DNR estimates Stayman Flats wildfire burned 1,200 acres of land near Chelan so far
About 1,200 acres of land are scorched in a community southwest of Chelan as firefighters work to contain the Stayman Flats wildfire. Washington State Department of Natural Resources said the fire was 80% contained as of Wednesday afternoon.
All areas impacted by Stayman Flats fire near Chelan downgraded to Level 1 Evacuations
A Level 3 'leave now' evacuation notice has been downgraded for areas five miles southwest of Chelan due to the ‘Stayman Flats’ wildfire. They are now at a Level 1, which means ‘get ready to evacuate’
Sprinklers installed to protect iconic sequoia trees from wildfire in Yosemite National Park
Hundreds of the iconic, larger-than-life sequoias in Yosemite National Park are under threat as the Washburn Fire continues to burn.
'Go now' evacuation notices cancelled for Grant County after wildfire concerns
Those near the Frenchman Coulee climbing area (near 21935 Vantage Road SW in Quincy) are being asked to leave immediately. It's unclear how big of a radius is being evacuated.
Soap Lake wildfire evacuations lifted, 2 firefighters hurt
The Grant County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) has canceled Level 3 evacuation notices for areas near Soap Lake that were initially put in place due to a wildfire that started spreading Tuesday afternoon.
Biden signs off on hefty pay raise for federal firefighters through 2023
The move affects more than 16,000 firefighters and comes as much of the West braces for a difficult wildfire season.
Report: Fires, heat waves cause ‘climate anxiety’ in youth
Oregon health officials say the impacts of climate change, including more devastating wildfires, heat waves, drought and poor air quality, are fueling "climate anxiety" among young people.
Saving your wine one bite at a time: Oregon winery uses goats to fend off wildfires
A vineyard in Oregon practices grazing-based viticulture, using animals to help improve their wine and protect the farm from wildfires.