Wildfires force evacuation in Hawaii
We just received new video of the wildfires burning in Hawaii. This drone video shows the intense wall of flames in Kihei.
We just received new video of the wildfires burning in Hawaii. This drone video shows the intense wall of flames in Kihei.
Damaging fires fanned by strong winds in Maui, Hawaii
Maui officials say wildfire in historic Lahaina town has burned parts of one of the most popular tourist areas in Hawaii. County of Maui spokesperson Mahina Martin said in a phone interview early Wednesday says fire was widespread in Lahaina, including Front Street, an area of the town popular with tourists. (Video credit: County of Maui via Storyful)
Maui officials say wildfire in historic Lahaina town has burned parts of one of the most popular tourist areas in Hawaii. County of Maui spokesperson Mahina Martin said in a phone interview early Wednesday says fire was widespread in Lahaina, including Front Street, an area of the town popular with tourists. (Video credit: County of Maui via Storyful)
Sourdough Fire, Eagle Bluff Fire updates
We're tracking new information on the wildfires burning in Western Washington this morning. The Sourdough Fire near Diablo Lake is still at 0% containment, and the Eagle Bluff Fire in Okanogan County is nearly under control at 80% containment.
We're tracking new information on the wildfires burning in Western Washington this morning. The Sourdough Fire near Diablo Lake is still at 0% containment, and the Eagle Bluff Fire in Okanogan County is nearly under control at 80% containment.
Officials say winds 'dramatically' shifted, causing fatal fire at Lakewood mobile home park
Victims of the fast-moving brush fire at Jamestown Estates in Lakewood are continuing to pick up the pieces of their lives, little by little.
Victims of the fast-moving brush fire at Jamestown Estates in Lakewood are continuing to pick up the pieces of their lives, little by little.
Fighting fire with fire: Prescribed burns to offset wildfire dangers down the line
Washington is facing a forest health crisis. As a whole, the state’s 20-year forest plan calls for specialized treatments – including prescribed burns – on roughly 1.25 million acres of forest lands.
Washington is facing a forest health crisis. As a whole, the state’s 20-year forest plan calls for specialized treatments – including prescribed burns – on roughly 1.25 million acres of forest lands.
Forest Service firefighter killed in Oregon
A Forest Service firefighter was killed in a crash while on the job near Powers, Oregon.
A Forest Service firefighter was killed in a crash while on the job near Powers, Oregon.
Wildfires growing in Western Washington
The Sourdough Fire has grown to 534 acres as of Saturday morning, but some progress has been made on the Eagle Bluff Fire - now 45% contained.
The Sourdough Fire has grown to 534 acres as of Saturday morning, but some progress has been made on the Eagle Bluff Fire - now 45% contained.
Wildfires ignite across Washington state
We're tracking two major wildfires sparking up in Washington state; the Eagle Bluff Fire and the West Hallet Fire.
We're tracking two major wildfires sparking up in Washington state; the Eagle Bluff Fire and the West Hallet Fire.
Numerous fire levies on WA ballot
It's election day all over Washington state, today is the last chance to turn ballots in for the August Primary Election. Some communities are also deciding on crucial fire levies today. Fire departments say they need more funding to keep up, are asking voters to approve higher taxes.
It's election day all over Washington state, today is the last chance to turn ballots in for the August Primary Election. Some communities are also deciding on crucial fire levies today. Fire departments say they need more funding to keep up, are asking voters to approve higher taxes.
Eagle Bluff Fire burns 10,000 acres along U.S.-Canada border, 0% contained
The Eagle Bluff Fire burning in Okanogan County has swelled to 10,000 acres and has crossed the U.S.-Canadian border.
The Eagle Bluff Fire burning in Okanogan County has swelled to 10,000 acres and has crossed the U.S.-Canadian border.
Preparing for peak wildfire season in Washington
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources says drought conditions has contributed to the size of the Newell Road Fire burning near Goldendale. They say we are now entering the peak of wildfire season.
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources says drought conditions has contributed to the size of the Newell Road Fire burning near Goldendale. They say we are now entering the peak of wildfire season.
Newell Road Fire near Goldendale 100% contained, burned 60,551 acres
Fire crews have finally contained the Newell Road Fire, which burned more than 60,000 acres about 17 miles east of Goldendale.
Fire crews have finally contained the Newell Road Fire, which burned more than 60,000 acres about 17 miles east of Goldendale.
Outdoor recreational fire ban issued in Kitsap County
Under a Stage 2 burn ban, all recreational burning in the open is prohibited. This includes beach fires, bonfire pits in yards or camping areas or any other outdoor spot for fires or fireplaces.
Under a Stage 2 burn ban, all recreational burning in the open is prohibited. This includes beach fires, bonfire pits in yards or camping areas or any other outdoor spot for fires or fireplaces.
McEwan Fire burns 232 acres, 85% contained in Shelton
The Mason County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) reduced evacuation orders to Level 1 (Be Ready) this week after a fire broke out near a Shelton neighborhood on July 4th.
The Mason County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) reduced evacuation orders to Level 1 (Be Ready) this week after a fire broke out near a Shelton neighborhood on July 4th.
Level 3 'Go Now' wildfire evacuations issued in Grant & Douglas Counties; 2,400 acres burning
The Grant County and Douglas County Sheriff's Offices are urging certain residents to "go now" due to the Baird Springs Fire burning nearby. The fire is burning approximately 2,400 acres, most of which are in Grant County.
The Grant County and Douglas County Sheriff's Offices are urging certain residents to "go now" due to the Baird Springs Fire burning nearby. The fire is burning approximately 2,400 acres, most of which are in Grant County.
Washington state wildfire update
Dozens of wildfires are currently burning across Washington including the Grays Harbor and Mason county fires.
Dozens of wildfires are currently burning across Washington including the Grays Harbor and Mason county fires.
Fire season on track to match 'some of the most devastating wildfire years' in Washington
As we head into another dry weekend, two big fires continue to burn in Western Washington and hundreds of others have popped up statewide, many over the holiday weekend.
As we head into another dry weekend, two big fires continue to burn in Western Washington and hundreds of others have popped up statewide, many over the holiday weekend.
Campfire restrictions implemented at Olympic National Park, Forest due to increased wildfire risk
With increasingly dry conditions and rising temperatures, the Olympic National Forest and National Park are putting campfire restrictions in place to prevent wildfires.
With increasingly dry conditions and rising temperatures, the Olympic National Forest and National Park are putting campfire restrictions in place to prevent wildfires.
Residents thankful homes were spared as wildfire raged near Roy
Residents in Pierce County are back in their homes after evacuating from a wildfire outside of Roy on Thursday afternoon.
Residents in Pierce County are back in their homes after evacuating from a wildfire outside of Roy on Thursday afternoon.
'Leave Now' evacuation orders lifted for neighborhood near Roy
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department has lifted a Level 3 (leave NOW) evacuation order for a neighborhood near Roy due to a brush fire.
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department has lifted a Level 3 (leave NOW) evacuation order for a neighborhood near Roy due to a brush fire.