2 home, several garages burn in South Tacoma fire
At least two homes and two garages caught fire Tuesday afternoon in a South Tacoma neighborhood.
At least two homes and two garages caught fire Tuesday afternoon in a South Tacoma neighborhood.
Wildfires cast eerie orange shade over Bay Area skies
To some, it seemed like an apocalypse and many wondered, "what happens next?"
To some, it seemed like an apocalypse and many wondered, "what happens next?"
Sumner Grade fire triples in size, forces more evacuations
A wildfire that's forced hundreds of evacuations in Pierce County has tripled in size since Tuesday and is threatening more homes.
A wildfire that's forced hundreds of evacuations in Pierce County has tripled in size since Tuesday and is threatening more homes.
Sumner and Bonney Lake fire triples in size
The wildfire in the Sumner and Bonney Lake area has burned more than 150 acres as of Wednesday morning.
The wildfire in the Sumner and Bonney Lake area has burned more than 150 acres as of Wednesday morning.
Washington wildfires: 1,500 firefighters on front lines of 'one of the worst nightmares we can imagine'
More than 587,000 acres have burned in Washington state since Monday, topping the half-a-million acres that burned in the state's worst wildfire season in 2015.
More than 587,000 acres have burned in Washington state since Monday, topping the half-a-million acres that burned in the state's worst wildfire season in 2015.
Wednesday morning wildfire update
Public Lands Commissioner Hillary Franz says more than 587,000 acres have burned since Monday.
Public Lands Commissioner Hillary Franz says more than 587,000 acres have burned since Monday.
Thurston County residents eager to return home
The evacuation orders issued Tuesday for parts of Thurston County should be lifted soon so residents can return and assess the damage.
The evacuation orders issued Tuesday for parts of Thurston County should be lifted soon so residents can return and assess the damage.
SR-410 wildfire rages for a second night as families evacuate
One couple who had to evacuate just brought their baby home on Monday after spending nine weeks in the NICU. They are temporarily taking shelter with family nearby.
One couple who had to evacuate just brought their baby home on Monday after spending nine weeks in the NICU. They are temporarily taking shelter with family nearby.
Evacuations ordered in parts of Pierce, Thurston counties as wildfires destroy homes
Multiple wildfires burning in Pierce County destroyed several homes early Tuesday morning and prompted evacuation orders for some neighborhoods. Later in the day, evacuations were also ordered for portions of Thurston County.
Multiple wildfires burning in Pierce County destroyed several homes early Tuesday morning and prompted evacuation orders for some neighborhoods. Later in the day, evacuations were also ordered for portions of Thurston County.
Explosion of fire caught on camera during live Q13 News report
Q13's Jennifer Lee was giving a live report when our photojournalist Marcus Mathisen captured an explosion of fire in the distance at a wildfire in Sumner, Washington.
Q13's Jennifer Lee was giving a live report when our photojournalist Marcus Mathisen captured an explosion of fire in the distance at a wildfire in Sumner, Washington.
'Like a bomb': High winds fuel destructive Northwest wildfires
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Tuesday more than 330,000 acres burned in Washington in a 24-hour period - more than burns in most entire fire seasons.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Tuesday more than 330,000 acres burned in Washington in a 24-hour period - more than burns in most entire fire seasons.
Families unsure where to begin picking up the pieces after destructive Graham brush fire
Underneath the rubble, ash and smoke once stood six homes in a neighborhood in Graham.
Underneath the rubble, ash and smoke once stood six homes in a neighborhood in Graham.
Expert advice to stay healthy and safe from wildfire smoke
Thick smoke from wildfires burning in Eastern Washington continues to blanket the western part of the state and an air quality alert is in effect for the Puget Sound until 10 am Wednesday.
Thick smoke from wildfires burning in Eastern Washington continues to blanket the western part of the state and an air quality alert is in effect for the Puget Sound until 10 am Wednesday.
Extended closure of SR 410 east of Enumclaw due to wildfire
A closure for SR 410 east of Enumclaw will be in effect for several days starting Tuesday due to a wildfire spreading through the area.
A closure for SR 410 east of Enumclaw will be in effect for several days starting Tuesday due to a wildfire spreading through the area.
UPDATE: Ramps reopen after multiple brush fires on SR-512 in Tacoma
UPDATE: WDSOT says all lanes have reopened.
UPDATE: WDSOT says all lanes have reopened.
'Heartbreaking destruction': A dozen large wildfires burning in Washington
The 300,000-plus acres that have burned in Washington state over the past 24 hours is more than double the total acreage that burned in the state last year.
The 300,000-plus acres that have burned in Washington state over the past 24 hours is more than double the total acreage that burned in the state last year.
Over 2.2 million acres torched as California experiences record-breaking wildfire season in 2020
California is experiencing a record-breaking fire season. Fire officials said Tuesday that in 2020, wildfires have torched more than 2.2 million acres across the state, surpassing the 1.96 million acres burned in all of 2018.
California is experiencing a record-breaking fire season. Fire officials said Tuesday that in 2020, wildfires have torched more than 2.2 million acres across the state, surpassing the 1.96 million acres burned in all of 2018.
Washington 'firestorm' destroys 80% of small town as wildfires rage in Pacific Northwest
Nearly every structure in a small town in eastern Washington state was destroyed in a raging wildfire on Monday as weather conditions have allowed blazes to grow across the Pacific Northwest.
Nearly every structure in a small town in eastern Washington state was destroyed in a raging wildfire on Monday as weather conditions have allowed blazes to grow across the Pacific Northwest.
Twelve major fires burning in Washington
Public Lands Commissioner Hillary Franz says the acreage that burned in the last 24 hours is more than double the total acreage that burned last year.
Public Lands Commissioner Hillary Franz says the acreage that burned in the last 24 hours is more than double the total acreage that burned last year.
Hurricane-force winds kick up Pacific Northwest wildfires
The fires are in the path of winds gusts that could reach up to 75 mph, officials said. That's like a hurricane hitting a wildfire.
The fires are in the path of winds gusts that could reach up to 75 mph, officials said. That's like a hurricane hitting a wildfire.