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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
With this summer’s excessively hot temperatures comes the growing threat of fires sparking almost anywhere.
Crews working to contain several large Washington wildfires
Firefighters are working to contain the Vantage Highway Fire, Canyon Road Fire, Mohr Fire and Cow Canyon Fire.
Firefighters are working to contain the Vantage Highway Fire, Canyon Road Fire, Mohr Fire and Cow Canyon Fire.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lind wildfire: About 10 homes destroyed, entire town ordered to evacuate
About ten homes were lost in a fast-moving wildfire Thursday and the entire town of Lind, Washington was ordered to evacuate.
About ten homes were lost in a fast-moving wildfire Thursday and the entire town of Lind, Washington was ordered to evacuate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.