Evacuations underway in WA due to Sugarloaf Fire
People living near the Lower Sugarload Fire in Chelan County are being ordered to get out now, while others are being told to be ready to go at a moment's notice.
People living near the Lower Sugarload Fire in Chelan County are being ordered to get out now, while others are being told to be ready to go at a moment's notice.
Wildcat Fire burns near Naches, WA
East of the Cascades, more than 10 wildfires are burning right now, with the newest being the Wildcat Fire near Naches.
East of the Cascades, more than 10 wildfires are burning right now, with the newest being the Wildcat Fire near Naches.
Seattle weather: Oregon and California wildfire smoke moves into WA
Wildfire smoke will be in the Puget Sound skies Wednesday, as temperatures push into the 80s.
Wildfire smoke will be in the Puget Sound skies Wednesday, as temperatures push into the 80s.
What is surface smoke, is it in Seattle?
Smoke from wildfires in the west and Canada has reached Puget Sound, with some areas under air quality alerts for surface smoke.
Smoke from wildfires in the west and Canada has reached Puget Sound, with some areas under air quality alerts for surface smoke.
WA wildfire updates for Sept. 3, 2025
Several fires continue to burn in Washington. Here's the latest update.
Several fires continue to burn in Washington. Here's the latest update.
Lightning storm sparks several new WA wildfires
There are several wildfires in Central Washington after a dry lightning storm.
There are several wildfires in Central Washington after a dry lightning storm.
Fed funding cuts impacted response to wildfires in CA
Local officials in California say the Trump administration's recent cuts had a major impact on the response to the wildfire.
Local officials in California say the Trump administration's recent cuts had a major impact on the response to the wildfire.
Heat wave worsens Bear Gulch Fire still burning in Mason County, WA
Hot, dry and unstable weather conditions caused increased fire activity in the area of the Bear Gulch Fire over the weekend. A red flag warning remains in effect through Monday.
Hot, dry and unstable weather conditions caused increased fire activity in the area of the Bear Gulch Fire over the weekend. A red flag warning remains in effect through Monday.
Extreme heat forecast for Seattle area this weekend
A somewhat rare extreme heat warning is posted for the Seattle area through early Tuesday due to sweltering temperatures and elevated overnight lows. Multiple heat alerts are in effect elsewhere in western Washington to account for widespread highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s.
A somewhat rare extreme heat warning is posted for the Seattle area through early Tuesday due to sweltering temperatures and elevated overnight lows. Multiple heat alerts are in effect elsewhere in western Washington to account for widespread highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s.
Crews to host town hall for WA's Bear Gulch Fire
The Bear Gulch Fire, burning north of Lake Cushman, has reached more than 8,300 acres and remains only 7% contained. Crews are expected to host a town hall meeting on Thursday to talk about the attack plan.
The Bear Gulch Fire, burning north of Lake Cushman, has reached more than 8,300 acres and remains only 7% contained. Crews are expected to host a town hall meeting on Thursday to talk about the attack plan.
Sparks from rim believed to have caused I-90 fires that shut down 30-mile stretch
I-90 from Easton to Ellensburg is back open after several wildfires forced the freeway to close Monday afternoon.
I-90 from Easton to Ellensburg is back open after several wildfires forced the freeway to close Monday afternoon.
WA's I-90 Snoqualmie Pass reopens after wildfires, smoke close freeway
I-90's Snoqualmie Pass is back open after multiple wildfires sparked near the freeway Monday afternoon.
I-90's Snoqualmie Pass is back open after multiple wildfires sparked near the freeway Monday afternoon.
Evacuation levels reduced for wildfire near Rainier, WA
Evacuation levels have been reduced for residents living near Rainier after a brush fire broke out on Wednesday.
Evacuation levels have been reduced for residents living near Rainier after a brush fire broke out on Wednesday.
Wildfire smoke impacts Seattle, western WA air quality
Much of the Seattle area experienced hazy weather due to wildfire smoke blowing in from the Bear Gulch Fire in Mason County, raising questions about air quality.
Much of the Seattle area experienced hazy weather due to wildfire smoke blowing in from the Bear Gulch Fire in Mason County, raising questions about air quality.
Wildfire smoke settles over Seattle, impacts air quality in western Washington
If you didn’t think wildfire smoke was that serious — think again.
If you didn’t think wildfire smoke was that serious — think again.
Wildfires burning in Washington state
Multiple wildfires are burning across Washington state, producing smoky air quality for certain areas. Here's a roundup of the latest progress made on the wildfires.
Multiple wildfires are burning across Washington state, producing smoky air quality for certain areas. Here's a roundup of the latest progress made on the wildfires.
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.
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.
The Stud Horse Fire burning near Winthrop in Okanogan County is now 100% contained, prompting officials to lift all evacuation levels in the area.
Bear Gulch Fire prompts evacuations in Mason County
The Bear Gulch Fire burning in the Olympic National Forest has prompted Level 3 Evacuations (Go Now) for the Dry Creek Trail area and the Staircase Campground.
The Bear Gulch Fire burning in the Olympic National Forest has prompted Level 3 Evacuations (Go Now) for the Dry Creek Trail area and the Staircase Campground.
Immediate evacuations ordered in Mason County
Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations have been issued for parts of Mason County on Wednesday morning due to increased fire activity near Lake Cushman.
Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations have been issued for parts of Mason County on Wednesday morning due to increased fire activity near Lake Cushman.