Extreme weather fuels Oregon wildfires; outside help sought
The threat of thunderstorms and lightning has prompted officials in fire-ravaged Oregon to ask for help from outside the Pacific Northwest to prepare for additional blazes.
The threat of thunderstorms and lightning has prompted officials in fire-ravaged Oregon to ask for help from outside the Pacific Northwest to prepare for additional blazes.
Size of Oregon wildfire underscores vastness of the US West
The monstrous wildfire burning in Oregon has grown to a third the size of Rhode Island and spreads miles each day, but evacuations and property losses have been minimal compared with much smaller blazes in densely populated areas of California.
The monstrous wildfire burning in Oregon has grown to a third the size of Rhode Island and spreads miles each day, but evacuations and property losses have been minimal compared with much smaller blazes in densely populated areas of California.
PG&E says its equipment may be linked to massive Dixie Fire
Pacific Gas & Electric equipment may have been involved in the start of the big Dixie Fire burning in the Sierra Nevada, the nation's largest utility reported to California regulators.
Pacific Gas & Electric equipment may have been involved in the start of the big Dixie Fire burning in the Sierra Nevada, the nation's largest utility reported to California regulators.
Huge Oregon blaze grows as wildfires burn across western US
The largest wildfire in the U.S. torched more dry forest landscape in Oregon on Sunday, one of dozens of major blazes burning across the West as critically dangerous fire weather loomed in the coming days.
The largest wildfire in the U.S. torched more dry forest landscape in Oregon on Sunday, one of dozens of major blazes burning across the West as critically dangerous fire weather loomed in the coming days.
Bootleg Fire larger than NYC, needs 'Mother Nature’s help' to be stopped
The largest wildfire burning in the country isn’t expected to be fully contained unless a “season-ending weather event,” such as significant rain or snow, lends a helping hand.
The largest wildfire burning in the country isn’t expected to be fully contained unless a “season-ending weather event,” such as significant rain or snow, lends a helping hand.
Red Apple Fire more than 50% contained, some evacuations downgraded
Firefighters made progress fighting the Red Apple Fire burning in Chelan County Saturday, keeping it at more than 50% contained now.
Firefighters made progress fighting the Red Apple Fire burning in Chelan County Saturday, keeping it at more than 50% contained now.
Investigators: Red Apple Fire was started by humans
The Chelan County Sheriff's Office has determined that the Red Apple Fire burning in Wenatchee was caused by humans.
The Chelan County Sheriff's Office has determined that the Red Apple Fire burning in Wenatchee was caused by humans.
Chuweah Creek Fire burns over 37,000 acres
The lightning-caused wildfires burning south and east of Nespelem continue to grow as crews gain the upper hand in one area but struggle in others.
The lightning-caused wildfires burning south and east of Nespelem continue to grow as crews gain the upper hand in one area but struggle in others.
Erratic Bootleg Fire in Oregon expands, destroys dozens of homes
A wildfire in southeastern Oregon is spreading miles each day as firefighters struggle to control the raging inferno.
A wildfire in southeastern Oregon is spreading miles each day as firefighters struggle to control the raging inferno.
Neighbors praise 'skilled' firefighters as they tackle the Red Apple Fire in Wenatchee
Many of the Level 3 evacuations for the Red Apple Fire fell to a Level 2 by Thursday in the neighborhoods threatened by the wildfire near Wenatchee.
Many of the Level 3 evacuations for the Red Apple Fire fell to a Level 2 by Thursday in the neighborhoods threatened by the wildfire near Wenatchee.
Investigators believe Red Apple Fire was sparked by illegal burn
Most of the Wenatchee valley evacuations have gone down to level two, and that means families are able to return. Many homeowners return, assessing the damage from the fire.
Most of the Wenatchee valley evacuations have gone down to level two, and that means families are able to return. Many homeowners return, assessing the damage from the fire.
Red Apple Fire near Wenatchee grows to 11,000 acres, threatens over 1,500 homes
The Red Apple Fire grew to 11,000 acres Thursday and remains 10 percent contained as more than 1,500 homes are threatened.
The Red Apple Fire grew to 11,000 acres Thursday and remains 10 percent contained as more than 1,500 homes are threatened.
County Sheriffs obtain search warrant for a home where the Red Apple Fire is believed to have started.
Red Apple Fire burns around 9000 acres. Chelan County Sheriff's Office has obtained a search warrant for a house suspected of being the origin of the fire.
Red Apple Fire burns around 9000 acres. Chelan County Sheriff's Office has obtained a search warrant for a house suspected of being the origin of the fire.
Fire fighting efforts continue against fight Red Apple Fire
Residents are forced to leave their homes as 1500 houses are under some level of evacuation in Chelan County. Firefighters have been able to contain flames in certain areas and save some structures.
Residents are forced to leave their homes as 1500 houses are under some level of evacuation in Chelan County. Firefighters have been able to contain flames in certain areas and save some structures.
WSP: 6 brushfires along I-5 in Thurston County appear intentionally set
Crews responded to at least six brush fires along Interstate-5 in Thurston County on Wednesday, all of which Washington State Patrol said were set intentionally.
Crews responded to at least six brush fires along Interstate-5 in Thurston County on Wednesday, all of which Washington State Patrol said were set intentionally.
Red Apple Fire north of downtown Wenatchee
Around 1500 homes are under evacuation in Chelan County forcing hundreds of families to leave.
Around 1500 homes are under evacuation in Chelan County forcing hundreds of families to leave.
Drought emergency declared in Washington state
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday declared a statewide drought emergency because of poor water supply conditions and hot, dry conditions that have plagued the region.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday declared a statewide drought emergency because of poor water supply conditions and hot, dry conditions that have plagued the region.
Firefighters brace for windy weather with Chuweah Creek fire at zero containment
The blaze burning on the Colville Indian Reservaton has already torched 23.4 square miles and high winds are expected Wednesday night.
The blaze burning on the Colville Indian Reservaton has already torched 23.4 square miles and high winds are expected Wednesday night.
New evacuations ordered in Red Apple Fire burn area
The Red Apple Fire burning Wednesday near Wenatchee has prompted another set of evacuations.
The Red Apple Fire burning Wednesday near Wenatchee has prompted another set of evacuations.
state officials express concerns over health impacts of wildfire smoke
Air quality from wildfires causes concern among health officials. Wildfires can affect the respiratory system and immune system. Those who are especially sensitive to smoke are at higher risk of getting COVID-19.
Air quality from wildfires causes concern among health officials. Wildfires can affect the respiratory system and immune system. Those who are especially sensitive to smoke are at higher risk of getting COVID-19.