Shortage of firefighters ahead of 2022 wildfire season
The US Forest Service is struggling to find and train firefighters in time for the predicted record number of wildfires across the country this year.
The US Forest Service is struggling to find and train firefighters in time for the predicted record number of wildfires across the country this year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A vineyard in Oregon practices grazing-based viticulture, using animals to help improve their wine and protect the farm from wildfires.
4 California wildfires rage during hot, windy weekend
Four different wildfires were burning throughout California this weekend. Hot and windy conditions made it difficult for fire crews to fight the blazes.
Four different wildfires were burning throughout California this weekend. Hot and windy conditions made it difficult for fire crews to fight the blazes.
Report: 1 in 3 in Western US face significant wildfire exposure - check your risk here
Nearly 72 million homes nationwide face some wildfire risk this year - and the risk is even higher in the Western United States.
Nearly 72 million homes nationwide face some wildfire risk this year - and the risk is even higher in the Western United States.
Fire districts in western Washington train for another 'tough, difficult' wildfire season
More and more disastrous wildfires have been sparking up in western Washington in the last several seasons.
More and more disastrous wildfires have been sparking up in western Washington in the last several seasons.
Electric utilities spending millions to lower wildfire risk
Private electric utilities in the Pacific Northwest are planning tens of millions of dollars in upgrades to reduce the risk that their power lines could spark wildfires during extreme weather.
Private electric utilities in the Pacific Northwest are planning tens of millions of dollars in upgrades to reduce the risk that their power lines could spark wildfires during extreme weather.
Pacific Northwest wildfires change air pollution patterns, increase health risk across US, research finds
Scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) found that wildfires in the Pacific Northwest are altering the air pollution patterns across the U.S. via an "atmospheric river of smoke" and posing potential risks to the health of millions.
Scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) found that wildfires in the Pacific Northwest are altering the air pollution patterns across the U.S. via an "atmospheric river of smoke" and posing potential risks to the health of millions.
Wildfires erupt out West, prompting evacuations and emergency declarations
Wildfire has become a year-round threat in the West given changing conditions that include earlier snowmelt and rain coming later in the fall.
Wildfire has become a year-round threat in the West given changing conditions that include earlier snowmelt and rain coming later in the fall.
Western WA had among worst air quality in U.S. due to wildfire season, data shows
Data from the American Lung Association shows that Seattle, Tacoma, Yakima and Bellingham had among the worst air quality in the U.S. due to last year’s wildfire season.
Data from the American Lung Association shows that Seattle, Tacoma, Yakima and Bellingham had among the worst air quality in the U.S. due to last year’s wildfire season.
State launches first-in-the-nation program to preserve 10,000 forest acres as carbon reserve
Washington state has launched a new program to save 10,000 acres of forest land as a carbon reserve.
Washington state has launched a new program to save 10,000 acres of forest land as a carbon reserve.
Washington State DNR carrying out 'prescribed burn' for the first time in years
For the first time in several years, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources will be carrying out a prescribed burn on state land, starting as early as Thursday if weather conditions permit.
For the first time in several years, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources will be carrying out a prescribed burn on state land, starting as early as Thursday if weather conditions permit.
Wildfire burning near National Center for Atmospheric Research forces evacuations in Boulder
Officials said the so-called NCAR Fire has burned more than 120 acres but the combination of dry brush and winds could cause the blaze to continue to grow.
Officials said the so-called NCAR Fire has burned more than 120 acres but the combination of dry brush and winds could cause the blaze to continue to grow.
Washington armed with funding, federal support to combat worsening wildfires
Millions of dollars of new funding is getting put to work to prepare for fire season here in Washington. While state leaders say this money will make a significant difference in fighting fires, they stress that this is just a start.
Millions of dollars of new funding is getting put to work to prepare for fire season here in Washington. While state leaders say this money will make a significant difference in fighting fires, they stress that this is just a start.
State struggling to hire firefighters ahead of another worrying fire season
We know wildfire season is still months out, we're getting a clearer idea of what to expect?and it's good news and bad news. On one hand, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources does not believe this summer will be as hot and dry as last year, but on the other hand, they're struggling to hire more firefighters.
We know wildfire season is still months out, we're getting a clearer idea of what to expect?and it's good news and bad news. On one hand, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources does not believe this summer will be as hot and dry as last year, but on the other hand, they're struggling to hire more firefighters.
Abby Acone talks wildfires with DNR Commissioner Hilary Franz
The Pacific Northwest has been devastated by worsening wildfires year after year. In 2021, Washington lawmakers passed landmark legislation to get ahead of the wildfires and prepare funding for firefighters, training, equipment and other resources. FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone speaks with Hilary Franz, Commissioner of Public Lands for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, about what this bill will do for the state and its fight against climate change.
The Pacific Northwest has been devastated by worsening wildfires year after year. In 2021, Washington lawmakers passed landmark legislation to get ahead of the wildfires and prepare funding for firefighters, training, equipment and other resources. FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone speaks with Hilary Franz, Commissioner of Public Lands for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, about what this bill will do for the state and its fight against climate change.
Colorado couple recovers wedding bands buried in rubble after wildfire destroys home
An engaged Colorado couple whose home was destroyed in the Colorado wildfires on Dec. 30 managed to find their charred wedding bands buried in the rubble a day later.
An engaged Colorado couple whose home was destroyed in the Colorado wildfires on Dec. 30 managed to find their charred wedding bands buried in the rubble a day later.
Governors turn to budgets to guard against climate change
Their state budgets flush with cash, Democratic and Republican governors alike want to spend some of the windfall on projects aimed at slowing climate change and guarding against its consequences, from floods and wildfires to dirty air.
Their state budgets flush with cash, Democratic and Republican governors alike want to spend some of the windfall on projects aimed at slowing climate change and guarding against its consequences, from floods and wildfires to dirty air.