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.
2 bear cubs rescued from Chelan wildfire on track for release
Two bear cubs who were rescued from the Twenty Five Mile Fire in Chelan this summer are on track to be released back into the wild.
Two bear cubs who were rescued from the Twenty Five Mile Fire in Chelan this summer are on track to be released back into the wild.
End-of-mission award ceremony for JBLM soldiers after firefighting efforts in California wildfires
A large group of about 200 soldiers returned home to Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) on Thursday after a month-long mission supporting firefighting efforts on the Dixie Fire in California.
A large group of about 200 soldiers returned home to Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) on Thursday after a month-long mission supporting firefighting efforts on the Dixie Fire in California.
Therapy dogs comfort California crews battling wildfires
California firefighters were recently visited by therapy dogs who offered comfort and support as crews continue to battle multiple wildfires in the state.
California firefighters were recently visited by therapy dogs who offered comfort and support as crews continue to battle multiple wildfires in the state.
Schneider Springs Fire burning in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest now 55% contained
The Schneider Springs Fire, which has burned 107,118 acres of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, is now 55% contained.
The Schneider Springs Fire, which has burned 107,118 acres of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, is now 55% contained.
Fireworks to be prohibited in unincorporated Pierce County starting in 2023
Starting in 2023, Pierce County residents will not be allowed to use fireworks in unincorporated areas for all but two days out of the year.
Starting in 2023, Pierce County residents will not be allowed to use fireworks in unincorporated areas for all but two days out of the year.
Wet weather helps wildfire containment in Washington
The recent cooler, wetter weather has helped firefighters work to contain the Twenty-Five Mile fire burning in Chelan County.
The recent cooler, wetter weather has helped firefighters work to contain the Twenty-Five Mile fire burning in Chelan County.
DNR lands east of Cascades to reopen Thursday
Washington Department of Natural Resources lands east of the Cascades will reopen to public access on Thursday, after closing in July due to extreme heat, drought and wildfire risk.
Washington Department of Natural Resources lands east of the Cascades will reopen to public access on Thursday, after closing in July due to extreme heat, drought and wildfire risk.
Fires shut Sequoia National Park, could threaten huge trees
The massive sequoias grow on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada. The General Sherman Tree stands 275 feet and is over 36 feet in diameter at the base, according to the U.S. National Park Service.
The massive sequoias grow on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada. The General Sherman Tree stands 275 feet and is over 36 feet in diameter at the base, according to the U.S. National Park Service.
Biden: Western wildfires ‘supercharged by climate change’
“Scientists have been warning us for years that extreme weather is going to get more extreme,” President Joe Biden said after touring wildfires in northern California.
“Scientists have been warning us for years that extreme weather is going to get more extreme,” President Joe Biden said after touring wildfires in northern California.
South Lake Tahoe is OK for now, but Caldor Fire not yet out
Better weather on Thursday helped the battle against a huge California wildfire threatening communities around Lake Tahoe, but fire commanders warned firefighters to be prepared for ongoing dangers.
Better weather on Thursday helped the battle against a huge California wildfire threatening communities around Lake Tahoe, but fire commanders warned firefighters to be prepared for ongoing dangers.
Thick smoke from Caldor Fire envelops South Lake Tahoe
Thick smoke from the Caldor Fire enveloped the city of South Lake Tahoe, which was all but deserted during a summer week usually bustling with tourists.
Thick smoke from the Caldor Fire enveloped the city of South Lake Tahoe, which was all but deserted during a summer week usually bustling with tourists.
Orphaned bear cubs with severe burns rescued from Washington wildfires
Since the end of July, PAWS has taken care of victims we don’t often think about during wildfires: area wildlife.
Since the end of July, PAWS has taken care of victims we don’t often think about during wildfires: area wildlife.
High winds threaten to whip up flames approaching Lake Tahoe
A day after an explosive wildfire emptied a resort city at the southern tip of Lake Tahoe, a huge firefighting force braced for strong winds Tuesday as some residents in neighboring Nevada were ordered to evacuate.
A day after an explosive wildfire emptied a resort city at the southern tip of Lake Tahoe, a huge firefighting force braced for strong winds Tuesday as some residents in neighboring Nevada were ordered to evacuate.
Investigators describe why Puyallup commercial fire was so difficult to put out
Fire crews have wrapped up their investigation into a massive cold storage facility fire in Puyallup that burned for nearly a week.
Fire crews have wrapped up their investigation into a massive cold storage facility fire in Puyallup that burned for nearly a week.
JBLM soldiers train to help battle California’s historic wildfires
The soldiers based in the Puget Sound region are poised to deploy anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice, and now, they're getting ready to fight the historic wildfires in California.
The soldiers based in the Puget Sound region are poised to deploy anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice, and now, they're getting ready to fight the historic wildfires in California.
Caldor Fire evacuation orders expand to Lake Tahoe's south shores
Mandatory evacuation orders were issued that extend to the south side of Lake Tahoe on Monday morning.
Mandatory evacuation orders were issued that extend to the south side of Lake Tahoe on Monday morning.