Drought emergency declared in Washington state
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday declared a statewide drought emergency because of poor water supply conditions and hot, dry conditions that have plagued the region.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday declared a statewide drought emergency because of poor water supply conditions and hot, dry conditions that have plagued the region.
Firefighters brace for windy weather with Chuweah Creek fire at zero containment
The blaze burning on the Colville Indian Reservaton has already torched 23.4 square miles and high winds are expected Wednesday night.
The blaze burning on the Colville Indian Reservaton has already torched 23.4 square miles and high winds are expected Wednesday night.
New evacuations ordered in Red Apple Fire burn area
The Red Apple Fire burning Wednesday near Wenatchee has prompted another set of evacuations.
The Red Apple Fire burning Wednesday near Wenatchee has prompted another set of evacuations.
state officials express concerns over health impacts of wildfire smoke
Air quality from wildfires causes concern among health officials. Wildfires can affect the respiratory system and immune system. Those who are especially sensitive to smoke are at higher risk of getting COVID-19.
Air quality from wildfires causes concern among health officials. Wildfires can affect the respiratory system and immune system. Those who are especially sensitive to smoke are at higher risk of getting COVID-19.
Conservation organization helps communities tucked into forests gauge wildfire risk
As the wildfire danger grows along the western foothills of the Cascade Mountains, homeowners who used to find refuge in the forest wonder if their front yard is now full of kindling.
As the wildfire danger grows along the western foothills of the Cascade Mountains, homeowners who used to find refuge in the forest wonder if their front yard is now full of kindling.
The Chuweah Creek Fire
The Chuweah Creek fire is part of at least four fires North of Moses Lake. The fire is at 0% containment. Level three evacuations last night forced people to leave their homes. Evacuation warning moved down to level 2. Several structures have been destroyed. 11,000 acres have burned.
The Chuweah Creek fire is part of at least four fires North of Moses Lake. The fire is at 0% containment. Level three evacuations last night forced people to leave their homes. Evacuation warning moved down to level 2. Several structures have been destroyed. 11,000 acres have burned.
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.
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.
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.
Multiple wildfires burning in Okanogan County prompted urgent evacuation orders in the Nespelem area Tuesday.
Heat wave across western states
High temperatures fueling wildfires and 18 million people under heat alerts on Monday. This is the third heat wave since the beginning of June. Meteorologists say the heat is due to a dome of high pressure which is affecting people across Washington, Oregon and California
High temperatures fueling wildfires and 18 million people under heat alerts on Monday. This is the third heat wave since the beginning of June. Meteorologists say the heat is due to a dome of high pressure which is affecting people across Washington, Oregon and California
Dry weather raises wildfire concerns across the West.
Dry weather raises wildfire concerns across the West.
Dry weather raises wildfire concerns across the West.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Batterman Fire evacuation orders lifted
Firefighters contain more than half of the Batterman Fire and lift all evacuation orders in Douglas County.
Firefighters contain more than half of the Batterman Fire and lift all evacuation orders in Douglas County.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At least one firefighter with the Department of Natural Resources has been injured while battling the Koffman Road Fire in Kittitas County on Sunday.