Puget Sound fire gets new, high-tech truck
Just in time for fire season, Puget Sound Fire has a new brush fire truck for responding to wildfires. It can carry 400 gallons of water, and has an infrared camera to assist firefighters with finding smoldering hot spots.
Just in time for fire season, Puget Sound Fire has a new brush fire truck for responding to wildfires. It can carry 400 gallons of water, and has an infrared camera to assist firefighters with finding smoldering hot spots.
Dry conditions prompt wildfire concerns for Fourth of July fireworks
A Fire Weather Watch has been posted for the Fourth of July into Wednesday for warm, dry and unstable conditions. Officials say all six wildfires currently burning in the Pacific Cascades were caused by fireworks.
A Fire Weather Watch has been posted for the Fourth of July into Wednesday for warm, dry and unstable conditions. Officials say all six wildfires currently burning in the Pacific Cascades were caused by fireworks.
Red Flag Warning in place for parts of western Washington
Dry conditions and hot temperatures have elevated the wildfire risk.
Dry conditions and hot temperatures have elevated the wildfire risk.
Tunnel 5 Fire: At least 10 homes destroyed
The fire has grown to several hundred acres in Skamania County.
The fire has grown to several hundred acres in Skamania County.
Fire near Wenatchee downgraded to a Level 1 evacuation
A Level 1 or "stay alert" evacuation order has been issued for an area near Wenatchee due to the Methow Fire. This was downgraded from a Level 2 that was issued earlier in the day.
A Level 1 or "stay alert" evacuation order has been issued for an area near Wenatchee due to the Methow Fire. This was downgraded from a Level 2 that was issued earlier in the day.
Verdict in Oregon wildfires case highlights risks utilities face amid climate change
A jury verdict that found an Oregon power company liable for devastating wildfires — and potentially billions of dollars in damages — is highlighting the legal and financial risks utilities take if they fail to take proper precautions in a hotter, drier climate.
A jury verdict that found an Oregon power company liable for devastating wildfires — and potentially billions of dollars in damages — is highlighting the legal and financial risks utilities take if they fail to take proper precautions in a hotter, drier climate.
Canadian wildfires burn over 5 million acres
The wildfires in Canada have now burned more than 5 million acres. There are 449 wildfires still burning.
The wildfires in Canada have now burned more than 5 million acres. There are 449 wildfires still burning.
Health: Dangers of wildfire smoke
Hundreds of wildfires continue to burn in Canada as the country deals with their worst fire season of the century.
Hundreds of wildfires continue to burn in Canada as the country deals with their worst fire season of the century.
Local agencies urge early action ahead of looming wildfire smoke season
Anticipation looms over the Pacific Northwest as to when we could see smoke in the air.
Anticipation looms over the Pacific Northwest as to when we could see smoke in the air.
Canada wildfires: How this will impact Washington
Hundreds of wildfires are burning across Canada right now, creating dangerous air quality for states across the northeast. Now it has many of us wondering about the fire season in Washington state. This morning, we got a chance to speak with Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz to talk about the big issues.
Hundreds of wildfires are burning across Canada right now, creating dangerous air quality for states across the northeast. Now it has many of us wondering about the fire season in Washington state. This morning, we got a chance to speak with Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz to talk about the big issues.
Weather experts warn conditions are ripe for wildfires in Washington
A lack of moisture is causing serious concerns throughout Western Washington. While the foothills are under a red flag warning, plenty of communities have witnessed brush fires pop up in the past 24 hours.
A lack of moisture is causing serious concerns throughout Western Washington. While the foothills are under a red flag warning, plenty of communities have witnessed brush fires pop up in the past 24 hours.
Seattle weather: Hot temperatures, elevated fire risk this week
Hot temperatures, elevated fire risk this week
Hot temperatures, elevated fire risk this week
Dry, windy weather elevates fire risks in three Washington counties
Washington is still weeks away from the official start of summer, but wildfire season has already arrived in some parts of the state.
Washington is still weeks away from the official start of summer, but wildfire season has already arrived in some parts of the state.
Prescribed burns could heal Washington forests after decades of fire suppression
As firefighters walk through part of the Central Cascade Forest near Cle Elum, their drip-torches are lit and dropping fuel on a patch of earth. Fire begins to burn, though it’s not spreading quickly.
As firefighters walk through part of the Central Cascade Forest near Cle Elum, their drip-torches are lit and dropping fuel on a patch of earth. Fire begins to burn, though it’s not spreading quickly.
DNR conducts wildfire simulations as smoky conditions already fill the skies
As nearly 100 fires gobbled up large swaths of land in Alberta, Canada, smoke is quickly settling over Washington state: a reminder that wildfire season has already begun.
As nearly 100 fires gobbled up large swaths of land in Alberta, Canada, smoke is quickly settling over Washington state: a reminder that wildfire season has already begun.
Summer is a month away but wildfire smoke has arrived in Washington
Why are the skies smoky today in Washington state?
Why are the skies smoky today in Washington state?
Fife brushfire a stark reminder of Washington's looming wildfire season
As Washington begins seeing more sunshine and warmer weather, emergency responders are already thinking ahead to the upcoming wildfire season.
As Washington begins seeing more sunshine and warmer weather, emergency responders are already thinking ahead to the upcoming wildfire season.
'This is my opportunity to give back'; Nat'l Guard members train as wildland firefighters
More than 80 people from the National Guard trained to be wildland firefighters at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, as the state prepares for earlier and earlier wildfire seasons.
More than 80 people from the National Guard trained to be wildland firefighters at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, as the state prepares for earlier and earlier wildfire seasons.
$1.6B trial starts against utility over fatal 2020 wildfires
A trial connected to a $1.6 billion class action lawsuit against utility PacifiCorp over the catastrophic Labor Day 2020 wildfires in Oregon started Tuesday in Portland.
A trial connected to a $1.6 billion class action lawsuit against utility PacifiCorp over the catastrophic Labor Day 2020 wildfires in Oregon started Tuesday in Portland.
Discovery could prevent grapes tainted by wildfire smoke from ruining wine
Wildfire smoke and vineyards do not mix well if you want a pleasant bottle of wine, and now researchers in the Northwest have found a new way to alert winemakers if their grapes have been tainted before they're used in creating a prized batch of vino.
Wildfire smoke and vineyards do not mix well if you want a pleasant bottle of wine, and now researchers in the Northwest have found a new way to alert winemakers if their grapes have been tainted before they're used in creating a prized batch of vino.