Bootleg Fire: Smoke from Oregon blaze seen from space in satellite video
The Bootleg Fire incinerating part of southern Oregon is the largest wildfire currently burning the U.S., spreading across more than 200,000 acres.
Number of US wildfires so far in 2021 largest in a decade, fire center data says
The number of wildfires that have burned through the U.S. and continue to burn is the largest since 2011, according to data from the National Interagency Fire Center.
Wildfires prompted mandatory evacuations near Colville Indian Reservation, residents now returning home
Multiple wildfires burning in Okanogan County prompted urgent evacuation orders in the Nespelem area Tuesday.
Wildfire closes North Cascades Highway west of Winthrop
A wildfire has closed the scenic North Cascades Highway, the most northern route through the Cascade Range in Washington state.
Arrests possible if evacuation orders ignored in large, growing Oregon blaze
The Bootleg fire continues to spread in Southern Oregon and sheriff's deputies may start arresting people who refuse to follow evacuation orders.
Wildfires rage as US West grapples with heatwave, drought
In Oregon, the Bootleg Fire exploded over the weekend in the southern part of the state. It doubled in size to 153,000 acres. It is 0% contained.
80% of Batterman Fire contained, 14,100 acres burning
All evacuation notices for the Batterman Fire dropped to Level 1, authorities said. The wildfire was 80% contained Friday as burned 14,100 acres have burned in Douglas County.
State: 2021 shaping up as bad wildfire season in Washington
More than 30 wildfires are currently burning in Washington state in what is shaping up as a very busy fire season.
Gov. Inslee declares wildfire state of emergency, issues limited burn ban
Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday declared a state of emergency throughout Washington relating to the growing risk of wildfires, including a statewide prohibition on most outdoor and agricultural burning through Sept. 30.
Statewide burn ban issued for DNR lands in Washington ahead of holiday weekend
The burn ban will take effect on July 2.
DNR firefighter injured while battling Washington wildfires
At least one firefighter with the Department of Natural Resources has been injured while battling the Koffman Road Fire in Kittitas County on Sunday.
Burn bans instated throughout Washington as record-breaking temps approach
Going into this weekend’s scorching temperatures, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has placed some counties under a burn ban.
Washington utility has no plans to shut off power for fires in Whitman County
A Washington state utility said it has no plans to shut off power to prevent wildfires this summer after a blaze that destroyed more than 100 homes last year was sparked when a tree fell onto one of the utility’s power lines.
North Sound homeowners get help identifying wildfire danger risk to homes
Warmer and dryer temperatures push all of Western Washington farther towards wildfire danger, that’s why a North Sound conservation district offers a program that helps homeowners learn how to reduce the risk of losing property to wildfire.
Wildfire-fighting plane is shut down as fire season begins
The world’s largest firefighting plane has been shut down just as Western states prepare for a wildfire season that fire officials fear could be worse than the average year.