Fire near Yakima grows to 52,000 acres, threatens 900 homes
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A wildfire burning near Yakima has grown to an estimated 52,000 acres (81 square miles) and residents of about 900 homes are under evacuation orders.

Evans Canyon Fire balloons again overnight
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The wildfire in central Washington has burned more than 50,000 acres as of Thursday morning.

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. 

Columbia River Gorge wildfire crews move to 'mop-up' phase

A wildfire burning in the scenic Columbia River Gorge that has destroyed dozens of structures is 65% contained, according to authorities.

Crews make progress on Columbia River Gorge fire

The fire has burned nearly 1,000 acres in the National Scenic Area and fire officials don’t believe they’ll have the blaze fully contained until the end of the month.

Wildfire forces Level 3 evacuations for parts of Yakima County

Level 3 evacuations are under way for parts of Yakima County as crews battle a fast-spreading wildfire on the Yakima Firing Range. 

Residents told to evacuate as wildfire in Columbia River Gorge grows

A wildfire that started between Hood River and The Dalles in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge has grown quickly, prompting mandatory evacuations.

Wildfire smoke leads to new Covid-19 concerns

Local health officials are telling everyone to be prepared as wildfire smoke may create additional risks for people with COVID-19 and worsen symptoms.  

Wildfire smoke brings new coronavirus concerns
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Local health officials say be prepared as wildfire smoke may create additional risks for people with COVID-19 and worsen symptoms.