EXPLAINER: Why it takes months to subdue some wildfires
At nearly every community meeting on firefighting efforts in the U.S. West, residents want to know why crews don’t simply put out the flames to save their homes and the valuable forests surrounding them.
At nearly every community meeting on firefighting efforts in the U.S. West, residents want to know why crews don’t simply put out the flames to save their homes and the valuable forests surrounding them.
Over a dozen wildfires burn in Washington State
Evacuations in place due to both the Schneider Springs Fire and Twenty-Five Mile Fire.
Evacuations in place due to both the Schneider Springs Fire and Twenty-Five Mile Fire.
Twenty-Five Mile Fire burns nearly 10,000 acres, Level 3 evacuations issued for some residents
The Twenty-Five Mile Fire burning south and west of Lake Chelan has destroyed one structure and is threatening 772 more.
The Twenty-Five Mile Fire burning south and west of Lake Chelan has destroyed one structure and is threatening 772 more.
A look at 3 California wildfires: Dixie, Caldor, Cache
Firefighters are battling 15 blazes in California right now, and here's a look at three of them: The Cache Fire, the Caldor Fire and the Dixie Fire.
Firefighters are battling 15 blazes in California right now, and here's a look at three of them: The Cache Fire, the Caldor Fire and the Dixie Fire.
Western wildfire updates
Caldor fire in California grows to 62,000 acres overnight. Twenty-Five Mile fire is over 7,000 acres. "Go Now" level 3 evacuations have been issued for the Schneider Springs Fire.
Caldor fire in California grows to 62,000 acres overnight. Twenty-Five Mile fire is over 7,000 acres. "Go Now" level 3 evacuations have been issued for the Schneider Springs Fire.
'Go now' evacuations extended in Yakima County as Schneider Springs Fire continues to burn
More Level 3 evacuation notices were issued for Yakima County residents on Tuesday afternoon as the Schneider Springs Fire continued to burn.
More Level 3 evacuation notices were issued for Yakima County residents on Tuesday afternoon as the Schneider Springs Fire continued to burn.
Ash rains down in California from Caldor Fire
Rain is a pretty rare sight in drought-stricken California but during fire season, raining ash is unfortunately much more common.
Rain is a pretty rare sight in drought-stricken California but during fire season, raining ash is unfortunately much more common.
25 Mile Fire: Homeowner describes evacuating home
The 25 Mile Fire in near Chelan has burned over 4,200 acres and is still growing.
The 25 Mile Fire in near Chelan has burned over 4,200 acres and is still growing.
Washington wildfires grow, prompt evacuations, burn homes
Strong winds on Monday led to fire growth in central and eastern Washington that prompted new mandatory evacuations and burned homes, fire officials said.
Strong winds on Monday led to fire growth in central and eastern Washington that prompted new mandatory evacuations and burned homes, fire officials said.
Bootleg Fire 100% contained
The Bootleg Fire in southern Oregon is now fully contained after weeks of burning east of Medford.
The Bootleg Fire in southern Oregon is now fully contained after weeks of burning east of Medford.
Dixie Fire expands as containment remains at 31%
The Dixie Fire expanded by 17,280 acres overnight while firefighters kept the fire at 31% containment since Thursday night.
The Dixie Fire expanded by 17,280 acres overnight while firefighters kept the fire at 31% containment since Thursday night.
25 Mile Fire causes Level 3 evacuations near Chelan
The 350 acre "25 Mile Fire" in Chelan County is threatening homes in the area.
The 350 acre "25 Mile Fire" in Chelan County is threatening homes in the area.
Level 3 evacuations at Schneider Springs Fire near Naches, Washington
The Schneider Springs Fire in Yakima County has doubled in size within 24 hours.
The Schneider Springs Fire in Yakima County has doubled in size within 24 hours.
6 tips for dealing with smoky air from wildfires
Washington State Department of Health suggests staying inside and reducing physical activity among other things to do while air quality is bad.
Washington State Department of Health suggests staying inside and reducing physical activity among other things to do while air quality is bad.
Incredible video shows plane drop retardant on McFarland Fire in Northern California
This video released by the California Fire Pilots Association on August 11 shows a bird?s-eye view of an aircraft dropping flame retardant.
This video released by the California Fire Pilots Association on August 11 shows a bird?s-eye view of an aircraft dropping flame retardant.
Northwest heat wave and bad air from wildfires pose danger
Temperatures were expected to soar to triple digits again Friday in Portland, Oregon, and Seattle as a heat wave bakes the Pacific Northwest, and forecasters said hot weather and wildfire smoke would pose a problem through the weekend.
Temperatures were expected to soar to triple digits again Friday in Portland, Oregon, and Seattle as a heat wave bakes the Pacific Northwest, and forecasters said hot weather and wildfire smoke would pose a problem through the weekend.
Wildfire smoke anticipated to impact coastal and metro communities
Forest Service advisors are warning that the air quality in coastal and metro communities is anticipated to worsen by Thursday due to several fires burning across the Pacific Northwest.
Forest Service advisors are warning that the air quality in coastal and metro communities is anticipated to worsen by Thursday due to several fires burning across the Pacific Northwest.
North Cascades Highway reopens, fires continue burning
The North Cascades Highway has reopened after wildfires forced its closure for nearly a month.
The North Cascades Highway has reopened after wildfires forced its closure for nearly a month.
Tree falls onto power line, sparking brush fire in Pierce County
Crews were working on a brush fire in the South Hill area after a lieutenant on his way to work reported seeing a tree fall onto a power line.
Crews were working on a brush fire in the South Hill area after a lieutenant on his way to work reported seeing a tree fall onto a power line.
Dixie Fire destroys fire station while volunteer crews battle blaze
The Indian Valley Fire Rescue Department was destroyed by the Dixie Fire while the volunteer firefighters were trying to save homes in the Greenville area.
The Indian Valley Fire Rescue Department was destroyed by the Dixie Fire while the volunteer firefighters were trying to save homes in the Greenville area.