Washington family loses home in wildfire, then all test positive for COVID-19
Many people have said 2020 has been one blow after another, and one local family knows that all too well. Soon after losing everything in the Babb Road Fire in eastern Washington, all seven family members tested positive for COVID-19. Now they’re trying to pick up the pieces, while also battling the virus.
Pacific Power utility sued over devastating Oregon wildfires
The lawsuit claims the Oregon utility company failed to shut down its power lines despite historically high winds and extremely dangerous wildfire conditions.
Wildfire smoke will drift into Oregon and Washington overnight Tuesday
Forecasters don't believe it will be as bad as it was a couple of weeks ago, and they're cautiously optimistic that air quality will remain good.
Forecasters monitoring new cloud of smoke from Northern California wildfires
The clear skies forecasted all week in western Washington could be clouded by a new wave of wildfire smoke looming off the coast of Northern California.
Wildfires in West affect wine grape harvest in Yakima Valley
Wine grape growers in Washington state have said grapes this year have a better flavor and color than previous years, but it is unclear how many can be salvaged from smoke damage from nearby wildfires.
Mexico sends 100 firefighters to help battle California wildfires
Mexico has sent 100 firefighters to the United States to help battle wildfires in California, it was reported Wednesday.
Oregon wildfires burning underground pose threat, firefighter warns 'you do not want to fall into this'
As evacuations continue in some Oregon communities due to ongoing wildfires, a volunteer firefighter is warning about why it's still too dangerous for many to come home.
Deputies make 21 arrests in Oregon wildfire evacuation zones
An Oregon sheriff’s department arrested 21 people in Level 2 and 3 wildfire evacuation zones over the past two weeks on various charges involving alleged looters accused of trespassing and stealing property left behind by homeowners who fled from the blaze.
Firefighter who died while battling wildfire started by gender reveal party identified as crew boss
The firefighter who died last week battling the El Dorado fire that was started by a gender-reveal party in Southern California was identified on Monday as a squad boss from a hotshot crew.
Nine people have died in Oregon wildfires
The number of fatalities from Oregon’s recent wildfires has increased to nine people, the state’s Office of Emergency Management confirmed Monday.
'Their love shines': Renton couple whose baby died in wildfire 'exceeding' recovery expectations
"Their love shines. Their faith is so strong. That’s what’s holding them together. They’re not only fighting; they’re at peace and they’re going to overcome this."
California wildfire likely to grow from wind, low humidity
The destruction wrought by a wind-driven wildfire in the mountains northeast of Los Angeles approached 156 square miles (404 square kilometers) Sunday, burning structures, homes and a nature center in a famed Southern California wildlife sanctuary in foothill desert communities.
Firefighters battle exhaustion along with wildfire flames
Firefighters trying to contain the massive wildfires in Oregon, California and Washington state are constantly on the verge of exhaustion as they try to save suburban houses, including some in their own neighborhoods.
It took generations to build this cattle ranch - and 3 hours for a wildfire to destroy it
Chase Hubbard was on a volunteer firetruck chasing one of a dozen wildfires burning in Washington when he realized his own family's ranch was in the line of destruction.
Yosemite National Park closes because of hazardous air quality
Park rangers anticipate Yosemite to be closed at least through the weekend.
Parks reopen in Seattle as air quality slowly improves
Air quality is slowly improving as smoke from wildfires continues to clear across Washington.