County Sheriffs obtain search warrant for a home where the Red Apple Fire is believed to have started.
Red Apple Fire burns around 9000 acres. Chelan County Sheriff's Office has obtained a search warrant for a house suspected of being the origin of the fire.
Red Apple Fire burns around 9000 acres. Chelan County Sheriff's Office has obtained a search warrant for a house suspected of being the origin of the fire.
Fire fighting efforts continue against fight Red Apple Fire
Residents are forced to leave their homes as 1500 houses are under some level of evacuation in Chelan County. Firefighters have been able to contain flames in certain areas and save some structures.
Residents are forced to leave their homes as 1500 houses are under some level of evacuation in Chelan County. Firefighters have been able to contain flames in certain areas and save some structures.
WSP: 6 brushfires along I-5 in Thurston County appear intentionally set
Crews responded to at least six brush fires along Interstate-5 in Thurston County on Wednesday, all of which Washington State Patrol said were set intentionally.
Crews responded to at least six brush fires along Interstate-5 in Thurston County on Wednesday, all of which Washington State Patrol said were set intentionally.
Red Apple Fire north of downtown Wenatchee
Around 1500 homes are under evacuation in Chelan County forcing hundreds of families to leave.
Around 1500 homes are under evacuation in Chelan County forcing hundreds of families to leave.
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.