Wildfire smoke settles over Seattle, impacts air quality in western Washington
If you didn’t think wildfire smoke was that serious — think again.
PSE warns of power shutoffs as WA wildfires surge
With hotter, drier and windier conditions becoming the norm, utilities across Washington are preparing for potential power shutoffs.
Evacuations lifted for Stud Horse Fire near Winthrop, WA
The Stud Horse Fire burning near Winthrop in Okanogan County is now 100% contained, prompting officials to lift all evacuation levels in the area.
Level 3 evacuations remain in place for Bear Gulch Fire in Mason County, WA
Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations remain in effect for parts of Mason County due to increased fire activity near Lake Cushman.
Historic lodge on the Grand Canyon's North Rim has been destroyed by wildfire, park official says
The Grand Canyon Lodge, the only lodging inside the park at the North Rim, was consumed by the flames, park Superintendent Ed Keable told park residents, staff and others in a meeting Sunday morning.
Burdoin Fire in WA grows to 11,248 acres with 13% containment
A wildfire burning near Bingen along the Columbia River has surpassed 11,000 acres, though some progress has been made on the fire's containment, according to a Thursday morning update.
Northbound I-5 reopens after brush fires burn near Arlington, WA
Northbound I-5 was fully shut down near Arlington on Monday after a brush fire broke out along the freeway.
Wildfire experts teach King County, WA residents how to protect their homes
As the heat intensifies in western Washington, so does the threat of wildfires. The risk is even higher for communities in east King County in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains.
