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.
Graham man whose home was destroyed in wildfire remains optimistic
He says all things considered, it could have been worse.
He says all things considered, it could have been worse.
Air quality poor statewide as wildfires burn
On Monday alone nearly 300,000 acres burned in Washington state.
On Monday alone nearly 300,000 acres burned in Washington state.
Eight homes destroyed in Graham wildfire
Tens of thousands of people in Pierce County were without power Wednesday morning
Tens of thousands of people in Pierce County were without power Wednesday morning
Wildfires are burning across all of Washington
Evacuation orders are in place near Bonney Lake and homes were destroyed in Graham.
Evacuation orders are in place near Bonney Lake and homes were destroyed in Graham.
Wildfires, dust storms cause multiple closures on highways in Eastern Washington
Wildfires, car crashes, and even a dust storm caused multiple road closures Monday afternoon across Eastern Washington on one of the busiest travel days of the year.
Wildfires, car crashes, and even a dust storm caused multiple road closures Monday afternoon across Eastern Washington on one of the busiest travel days of the year.
Labor Day campers use caution as a 'Red Flag Warning' for wildfires is issued in Washington
Communities across Washington are seeing critical fire conditions that could cause flames to quickly spread.
Communities across Washington are seeing critical fire conditions that could cause flames to quickly spread.
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.
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."
“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.
A fast-moving wildfire is prompting evacuations in Okanogan and Douglas counties.
Wildfire grows in Okanogan, Douglas counties
Dozens of homes have been evacuated.
Dozens of homes have been evacuated.
Air quality warning for Yakima region
The Evans Canyon fire was sixty percent contained as of Monday morning.
The Evans Canyon fire was sixty percent contained as of Monday morning.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.