Wildfires

FOX 13 Seattle Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan is tracking wildfire risks, which remain elevated for most of the week before climbing to high toward the weekend.

At least 900 homes, businesses and other structures were destroyed since the Spokane fires started on Aug. 1. Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is announcing a new emergency declaration to help people who are impacted.

Wildfire relief supplies are being sent over to help the families who have been displaced by the devastating fires in Spokane.

Parts of the state will remain under Air Quality Alerts as wildfire smoke from multiple fires lingers in Central and Eastern Washington.

Authorities have lowered evacuation orders for thousands of residents impacted by northern Spokane wildfires, while warning returning families to watch for toxic ash and damaged power lines.

Officials in Spokane are warning returning residents to take precautions against toxic ash, unstable structures and utility hazards as select wildfire evacuation zones begin to reopen.

Firefighters across the Pacific Northwest battle escalating wildfires as dry, windy conditions propel the Little Giant Fire past 111,000 acres near Lake Chelan.

FOX 13 Seattle reporter Sam Campbell provides an update on the Grand Park 2 wildfire near Mount Rainier, which as of Saturday morning is 0% contained. 

2,000 firefighters from across the country are in Spokane, coming from more than 175 different departments, all calling the Spokane County Campgrounds their temporary home.

FOX 13 Seattle's AJ Janavel reports from Spokane, shining light on community efforts to bring relief to animals that need care while their owners focus on their evacuation efforts. Jill, who AJ interviews, describes their work as a "hotel for animals," emphasizing their priority to keep the animals safe and calm. 

Here's a Friday morning update on the Spokane wildfires and their levels of containment, along with insight from Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels about the frustration some Spokane residents are feeling along the lines of evacuation levels and when they can return to their homes. 

FOX 13's AJ Janavel is live in Spokane as firefighters prepare for another grueling day battling three major blazes that are still forcing evacuations in the region.

Wildfire smoke and extreme heat are forcing families and summer camps across the Greater Seattle Area to alter their plans. FOX 13 Seattle's Franque Thompson is in West Seattle with more.