More than 200 airlifted to safety from massive Central California wildfire
More than 200 people were airlifted to safety early Sunday after a fast-moving wildfire trapped them in a popular camping area in California’s Sierra National Forest.
High winds, temperatures create 'extremely rare' and dangerous fire conditions
“The fire weather forecasted is extremely rare and occurs only a few times a century."
Fast-moving wildfire prompts evacuations in north central Washington
A fast-moving wildfire is prompting evacuations in Okanogan and Douglas counties.
Evans Canyon Fire 40 percent contained as high winds expected in Kittitas, Yakima County
The Evans Canyon wildfire continues to spread through Kittitas and Yakima County as fire crews work to contain 40% of the fire, and increase from 20% Saturday.
Evans Canyon Fire 20 percent contained and nearly 74,000 acres, officials say
The Evans Canyon Fire is now 20% contained, an increase of 10% from earlier in the day, and covered about 74,000 acres in Kittitas and Yakima counties.
Cooler Labor Day weekend weather on tap
Happy Labor Day weekend!
Public advised to use caution during Labor Day weekend to prevent wildfires in dry, hot weather
The public can play a role in preventing more wildfires in Washington. Friday, commissioner of public lands Hilary Franz made a call to action, after assessing damages from the Evans Canyon wildfire in Yakima and Kittitas counties that has burned about 70,000 acres.
Officials concerned about wind at 70,000-acre Evans Canyon Wildfire
Fire officials are concerned about high winds in the forecast this weekend as more firefighters arrive to help contain the Evans Creek Fire burning near Yakima between Naches and Ellensburg.
Friday update: Evans Canyon fire burns almost 70,000 acres, 10 percent contained
Air quality is extremely poor and hundreds of homes are threatened in Yakima and Kittitas counties as firefighters continue to battle the Evans Canyon wildfire.
Evans Canyon Fire near Yakima grows to 52,000 acres, threatens 900 homes
The fire spread across more than 52,000 acres, destroying five homes and several outbuildings. Residents of about 900 homes are under evacuation orders.
Evans Canyon fire balloons to more than 52,000 acres; air quality 'unhealthy for everyone' in Yakima County
The Evans Canyon fire just outside of Naches has ballooned to more than 52,000 acres in Yakima County - more than quadrupling in size over 24 hours.
Evans Canyon Fire in central Washington destroys 5 homes; evacuation orders issued for hundreds in the area
Flames are picking up and spreading in Washington, with one destructive wildfire burning in central Washington, causing the most severe damage in years.
Wildfire in central Washington explodes overnight, forcing hundreds of evacuations
Yakima County emergency management officials say as of this morning, the Evans Canyon fire is 0 percent contained and spreading into neighboring Kittitas County.