Blue Canyon Fire: Level 2 'be ready' evacs issued for wildfire near Lake Whatcom
Level 2 ‘be ready’ evacuations have been issued for a wildfire burning near Lake Whatcom.
Level 2 ‘be ready’ evacuations have been issued for a wildfire burning near Lake Whatcom.
Fire danger exists despite rain, cool temps
Despite the rain and cooler temperatures, the risk of brush fires remains VERY high.
Despite the rain and cooler temperatures, the risk of brush fires remains VERY high.
Brush fire danger remains high in Pierce County despite rain, cooler temperatures
Despite the rain and cooler temperatures, the risk of brush fires remains very high in the region.
Despite the rain and cooler temperatures, the risk of brush fires remains very high in the region.
Seattle residents advised to prioritize cooling over avoiding wildfire smoke in unusual Heat Advisory
A very warm summer day in the Seattle area this weekend is coinciding with another round of encroaching wildfire smoke, leaving some residents with a difficult choice: Avoid the smoke? Or avoid the heat?
A very warm summer day in the Seattle area this weekend is coinciding with another round of encroaching wildfire smoke, leaving some residents with a difficult choice: Avoid the smoke? Or avoid the heat?
WA Task Force 1 team returns from Maui
More than two weeks after the devastating wildfires in Maui, hundreds are still missing. The confirmed death toll stands at 115 people with nearly 400 still unaccounted for. The Washington Task Force-1 team from our state, who was sent to the island to help with search and rescue, is making their way back home.
More than two weeks after the devastating wildfires in Maui, hundreds are still missing. The confirmed death toll stands at 115 people with nearly 400 still unaccounted for. The Washington Task Force-1 team from our state, who was sent to the island to help with search and rescue, is making their way back home.
Maui County sues Hawaiian Electric for damages
Maui County is suing the Hawaiian Electric Company for damages caused by the devastating and deadly wildfires earlier this month.
Maui County is suing the Hawaiian Electric Company for damages caused by the devastating and deadly wildfires earlier this month.
Training to fight wildfires in Western Washington
Several new recruits and seasoned firefighters with Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue are training to fight wildfires in Western Washington.
Several new recruits and seasoned firefighters with Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue are training to fight wildfires in Western Washington.
'It's just a matter of time': Crews training to battle wildfires in western Washington
Fire agencies on this side of the Cascade Mountains are preparing for emergencies as temperatures get hotter and conditions get drier.
Fire agencies on this side of the Cascade Mountains are preparing for emergencies as temperatures get hotter and conditions get drier.
FEMA approves $2.4M to fight Gray Fire, Oregon Fire burning near Spokane
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized federal funds to help crews put out the Gray Fire and the Oregon Fire, currently blazing through Spokane County.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized federal funds to help crews put out the Gray Fire and the Oregon Fire, currently blazing through Spokane County.
Staying active on poor air quality days
Wildfire smoke turned out famous views of the mountains and the Sound into a murky skyline this week. The haze not only makes going outdoors uncomfortable - it's also dangerous.
Wildfire smoke turned out famous views of the mountains and the Sound into a murky skyline this week. The haze not only makes going outdoors uncomfortable - it's also dangerous.
Washington wildfires still burning after rain
Rain across Washington state brought some much needed relief for firefighters battling wildfires, though some are still burning.
Rain across Washington state brought some much needed relief for firefighters battling wildfires, though some are still burning.
Deputies: Pair from Tacoma pretend to be firefighters, loot Spokane homes abandoned during wildfires
Two people from Tacoma were arrested after deputies say they took advantage of people who were forced to evacuate as several wildfires razed through Spokane.
Two people from Tacoma were arrested after deputies say they took advantage of people who were forced to evacuate as several wildfires razed through Spokane.
2nd person found dead in eastern Washington wildfires, hundreds of structures burned
Authorities say a second person has died in wildfires in eastern Washington state that have burned hundreds of structures and briefly closed a section of an interstate.
Authorities say a second person has died in wildfires in eastern Washington state that have burned hundreds of structures and briefly closed a section of an interstate.
Dangerous season for brush fires in Pierce Co
Pierce County has seen one of its most active brush fire seasons in years. Yesterday, Graham Fire and Rescue responded to flames on Meridian Ave. Over the weekend, they responded to a destructive fire that took out an RV, several cars and an outbuilding.
Pierce County has seen one of its most active brush fire seasons in years. Yesterday, Graham Fire and Rescue responded to flames on Meridian Ave. Over the weekend, they responded to a destructive fire that took out an RV, several cars and an outbuilding.
Biden visits Maui, promises government help
For the first time since devastating fires tore through part of Maui, President Biden made a trip to get a first hand look at the damage left behind.
For the first time since devastating fires tore through part of Maui, President Biden made a trip to get a first hand look at the damage left behind.
Tracking wildfires burning across Washington
We are tracking four wildfires burning across Washington state. The two biggest ones are in Spokane County, both more than 10,000 acres in size.
We are tracking four wildfires burning across Washington state. The two biggest ones are in Spokane County, both more than 10,000 acres in size.
Hawaiians express frustration with Maui wildfires response as Biden visits
President Joe Biden and the First Lady traveled to Maui on Monday nearly 2 weeks after the deadly fires.
President Joe Biden and the First Lady traveled to Maui on Monday nearly 2 weeks after the deadly fires.
Several wildfires in Eastern Washington destroy structures hundreds of structures
Several wildfires in Eastern Washington destroy structures hundreds of structures
Several wildfires in Eastern Washington destroy structures hundreds of structures
2 dead, dozens of structures destroyed as 3 wildfires burn in Eastern Washington
Fast-moving wildfires raced through Eastern Washington over the weekend, burning homes and prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people in small rural communities.
Fast-moving wildfires raced through Eastern Washington over the weekend, burning homes and prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people in small rural communities.
Spokane County declares State of Emergency: Gray Fire reaches over 10,000 acres, turns deadly
The Gray Fire, burning near Medical Lake just north of Spokane, has reached 10,085 acres and is 97% contained. Evacuation orders have been downgraded, but more than 185 structures have been lost. Two people have reportedly died.
The Gray Fire, burning near Medical Lake just north of Spokane, has reached 10,085 acres and is 97% contained. Evacuation orders have been downgraded, but more than 185 structures have been lost. Two people have reportedly died.