3 large wildfires burning nearly 300 sq. miles in Washington
Several large wildfires continue to burn in Washington state, but are not growing much.Norse Peak FireA lightning-caused wildfire east of Mount Rainier National Park stood at 67.9 square miles on Thursday and is 8 percent contained by 370 firefighters.
Several large wildfires continue to burn in Washington state, but are not growing much.Norse Peak FireA lightning-caused wildfire east of Mount Rainier National Park stood at 67.9 square miles on Thursday and is 8 percent contained by 370 firefighters.
2017 wildfire season in US West far worse than expected
A wet winter and spring in the Western U.S. brought predictions that the 2017 wildfire season would be mild.
A wet winter and spring in the Western U.S. brought predictions that the 2017 wildfire season would be mild.
Firefighters save historic Multnomah Falls Lodge from Eagle Creek Wildfire
MULTNOMAH FALLS, Ore. -- Crews battling the Eagle Creek Fire in the Columbia River Gorge saved a nearly century-old historic lodge.Structural firefighters with Oregon State's Fire Marshal said they were able to save Multnomah Falls Lodge on Tuesday:
MULTNOMAH FALLS, Ore. -- Crews battling the Eagle Creek Fire in the Columbia River Gorge saved a nearly century-old historic lodge.Structural firefighters with Oregon State's Fire Marshal said they were able to save Multnomah Falls Lodge on Tuesday:
Wildfire near Crystal Mountain doubles in size to 45,000 acres
A wildfire burning near Mount Rainier National Park in Washington state has more than doubled in size.The lightning-caused fire is burning in wilderness areas east of the park, and on Tuesday it prompted the closure of a portion of the national park near Crystal Mountain.The fire had grown to 67.9 square miles (175 square kilometers) by Wednesday morning.
A wildfire burning near Mount Rainier National Park in Washington state has more than doubled in size.The lightning-caused fire is burning in wilderness areas east of the park, and on Tuesday it prompted the closure of a portion of the national park near Crystal Mountain.The fire had grown to 67.9 square miles (175 square kilometers) by Wednesday morning.
Fire or volcano? Oregon blaze sparks eruption comparisons
TROUTDALE, Ore. -- People in Oregon covered their faces with scarves to keep choking ash from wildfires from filling their lungs and wiped the soot from windshields, similar to what long-time residents said they had to do in 1980 during the volcanic eruption of Mount St.
TROUTDALE, Ore. -- People in Oregon covered their faces with scarves to keep choking ash from wildfires from filling their lungs and wiped the soot from windshields, similar to what long-time residents said they had to do in 1980 during the volcanic eruption of Mount St.
Coast Guard closes Columbia River due to fire
TROUTDALE, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard has closed the Columbia River to all vessel traffic east of Portland, Oregon, because of wildfire activity in the Columbia River Gorge.The Coast Guard said Tuesday the closure affecting 20 miles of the river would be in effect overnight to protect personnel and boats from potential hazards created by falling hot ash and firefighting aircraft landing on the water.
TROUTDALE, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard has closed the Columbia River to all vessel traffic east of Portland, Oregon, because of wildfire activity in the Columbia River Gorge.The Coast Guard said Tuesday the closure affecting 20 miles of the river would be in effect overnight to protect personnel and boats from potential hazards created by falling hot ash and firefighting aircraft landing on the water.
Police: 15-year-old Washington boy is suspect in large wildfire east of Portland (VIDEO)
TROUTDALE, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say a 15-year-old boy is the suspect in the large Eagle Creek Fire burning east of Portland that was likely caused by fireworks.The Oregon State Police said in a statement Tuesday that the teen from Vancouver, Washington, and others may have been using fireworks on a popular trail in the Columbia River Gorge area.The blaze that has closed an interstate highway and forced hundreds to flee began Saturday.
TROUTDALE, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say a 15-year-old boy is the suspect in the large Eagle Creek Fire burning east of Portland that was likely caused by fireworks.The Oregon State Police said in a statement Tuesday that the teen from Vancouver, Washington, and others may have been using fireworks on a popular trail in the Columbia River Gorge area.The blaze that has closed an interstate highway and forced hundreds to flee began Saturday.
Norse Peak Fire scorches nearly 20,000 acres; at least 350 structures in evacuation zones
PIERCE COUNTY -- At least 350 structures are sitting in evacuation zones of the Norse Peak fire in Pierce County.Lightning started the wildfire on August 11, but on Monday it took a dramatic turn, affecting several resorts, cabins and homes.As of Tuesday afternoon, the fire had burned nearly 20,000 acres and was only 8% contained.As of Tuesday night fire officials say they can't give an exact acreage because it's too smokey to fly.
PIERCE COUNTY -- At least 350 structures are sitting in evacuation zones of the Norse Peak fire in Pierce County.Lightning started the wildfire on August 11, but on Monday it took a dramatic turn, affecting several resorts, cabins and homes.As of Tuesday afternoon, the fire had burned nearly 20,000 acres and was only 8% contained.As of Tuesday night fire officials say they can't give an exact acreage because it's too smokey to fly.
Inslee blames fast-growing wildfires on climate change
KITTITAS COUNTY, Wash. – Gov.
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Wildfire smoke chokes US West: Ash covers Washington and Oregon cities
A growing Oregon wildfire covered parts of Portland's metropolitan area Tuesday with ash and forced the shutdown of a lengthy stretch of highway through the state's scenic Columbia River Gorge.
A growing Oregon wildfire covered parts of Portland's metropolitan area Tuesday with ash and forced the shutdown of a lengthy stretch of highway through the state's scenic Columbia River Gorge.
Active-duty soldiers from JBLM called to fight Northwest wildfires
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -- The Department of Defense has agreed to assign 200 active-duty soldiers to help fight wildfires raging in the Pacific Northwest.Civilian firefighting commanders said Tuesday the soldiers from Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, will undergo four days of training and then be sent to a complex of 14 wildfires in the Umpqua National Forest that have burned 47 square miles.The soldiers will join about 1,000 firefighters already at the site.The National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, a federal agency that coordinates wildfire-fighting, says 80 large fires are burning on 2,200 square miles in nine Western states.The military has already dispatched three C-130s to drop fire-retardant slurry and two RC-26 surveillance aircraft to help fight Western fires.
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -- The Department of Defense has agreed to assign 200 active-duty soldiers to help fight wildfires raging in the Pacific Northwest.Civilian firefighting commanders said Tuesday the soldiers from Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, will undergo four days of training and then be sent to a complex of 14 wildfires in the Umpqua National Forest that have burned 47 square miles.The soldiers will join about 1,000 firefighters already at the site.The National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, a federal agency that coordinates wildfire-fighting, says 80 large fires are burning on 2,200 square miles in nine Western states.The military has already dispatched three C-130s to drop fire-retardant slurry and two RC-26 surveillance aircraft to help fight Western fires.
Highway remains closed as Oregon fire jumps to Washington
TROUTDALE, Ore. -- A lengthy stretch of highway east of Portland, Oregon, remained closed Tuesday morning as crews battled a growing wildfire that has also caused evacuations and sparked blazes across the Columbia River in Washington stateHundreds of people have been forced to evacuate because of a seven-square mile (18-square kilometers) fire that started Saturday.The blaze, which officials think may have been caused by fireworks, forced the shutdown of more than 30 miles (48 kilometers) of Interstate 84 east of Portland through the scenic Columbia River Gorge.Authorities said Tuesday that embers from the fire caused a new blaze across the Columbia River in Washington state.Evacuation orders remained in place in and around Cascade Locks, Oregon, for dozens of structures and businesses.Ash coated cars left parked outside in the Portland metro area Tuesday morning.
TROUTDALE, Ore. -- A lengthy stretch of highway east of Portland, Oregon, remained closed Tuesday morning as crews battled a growing wildfire that has also caused evacuations and sparked blazes across the Columbia River in Washington stateHundreds of people have been forced to evacuate because of a seven-square mile (18-square kilometers) fire that started Saturday.The blaze, which officials think may have been caused by fireworks, forced the shutdown of more than 30 miles (48 kilometers) of Interstate 84 east of Portland through the scenic Columbia River Gorge.Authorities said Tuesday that embers from the fire caused a new blaze across the Columbia River in Washington state.Evacuation orders remained in place in and around Cascade Locks, Oregon, for dozens of structures and businesses.Ash coated cars left parked outside in the Portland metro area Tuesday morning.
Ash from wildfires falling in areas of Puget Sound
ENUMCLAW, Wash. -- Smoke from wildfires isn't the only thing hanging around Western Washington.Q13 News viewers have been sending us photos and video of ash falling from the sky and landing on their cars and homes.Reports of ash have come from King, Snohomish, Pierce, Thurston, Lewis, Jefferson, Grays Harbor, Skagit and Mason counties.
ENUMCLAW, Wash. -- Smoke from wildfires isn't the only thing hanging around Western Washington.Q13 News viewers have been sending us photos and video of ash falling from the sky and landing on their cars and homes.Reports of ash have come from King, Snohomish, Pierce, Thurston, Lewis, Jefferson, Grays Harbor, Skagit and Mason counties.
Wildfire danger risks worsen as the state prepares for hunting season
TACOMA, Wash. – At Bass Pro Shops in Tacoma, talk is all about the season opener. “It’s been pretty busy so far,” said Joshua Jones. “They’re coming into get powder, primers, everything they need to start practicing and get ready for season.”Major muzzle loader seasons open in 11 days, for some, the hunting began at the beginning of September.
TACOMA, Wash. – At Bass Pro Shops in Tacoma, talk is all about the season opener. “It’s been pretty busy so far,” said Joshua Jones. “They’re coming into get powder, primers, everything they need to start practicing and get ready for season.”Major muzzle loader seasons open in 11 days, for some, the hunting began at the beginning of September.
Air Quality Alert issued as smoke drifts back into Puget Sound
An Air Quality Alert has been issued as smoke from wildfires burning in the Cascades and Montana slowly drifts over Puget Sound. The smoke is expected to get more concentrated Monday night and stick around the area at least through Tuesday.
An Air Quality Alert has been issued as smoke from wildfires burning in the Cascades and Montana slowly drifts over Puget Sound. The smoke is expected to get more concentrated Monday night and stick around the area at least through Tuesday.
More evacuations as growing wildfire burns near Crystal Mountain
Crystal Mountain Resort is closed Labor Day because of smoke and poor air quality from the Norse Peak fire burning north of State Route 410.
Crystal Mountain Resort is closed Labor Day because of smoke and poor air quality from the Norse Peak fire burning north of State Route 410.
Hot, dry weather challenging wildfire fighting efforts
Hot, dry weather continues to hamper firefighting efforts across Washington state as smoke causes air-quality concerns.
Hot, dry weather continues to hamper firefighting efforts across Washington state as smoke causes air-quality concerns.
Dozens of Oregon hikers await rescue amid wildfires
HOOD RIVER, Ore. (AP) — More than 100 hikers in Oregon are awaiting rescue after they were forced to shelter in place on a popular trail about 90 miles east of Portland because of wildfires.The Oregonian reported the hikers were still awaiting rescue early Sunday morning as the fire near Eagle Creek Trail grows.About 140 hikers were forced to spend the night outside near Tunnel Falls after a fire broke out near the Columbia River Gorge trail.Mountain Wave Search and Rescue president Russ Gubele says search-and rescue-teams will walk the hikers out toward Wahtum Lake once it gets light.He says 14 hikers were brought out and returned to Eagle Creek and three hikers were rescued by National Guard helicopter.Mountain Wave dropped supplies to the hikers.
HOOD RIVER, Ore. (AP) — More than 100 hikers in Oregon are awaiting rescue after they were forced to shelter in place on a popular trail about 90 miles east of Portland because of wildfires.The Oregonian reported the hikers were still awaiting rescue early Sunday morning as the fire near Eagle Creek Trail grows.About 140 hikers were forced to spend the night outside near Tunnel Falls after a fire broke out near the Columbia River Gorge trail.Mountain Wave Search and Rescue president Russ Gubele says search-and rescue-teams will walk the hikers out toward Wahtum Lake once it gets light.He says 14 hikers were brought out and returned to Eagle Creek and three hikers were rescued by National Guard helicopter.Mountain Wave dropped supplies to the hikers.
More than 500 homes threatened by Jolly Mountain Fire near Cle Elum
CLE ELUM, Wash. – The wildfire burning out of control north of Cle Elum grew to nearly 23,000 acres, spurring a new round of evacuation notices for people living and vacationing in the Central Cascades.Gov.
CLE ELUM, Wash. – The wildfire burning out of control north of Cle Elum grew to nearly 23,000 acres, spurring a new round of evacuation notices for people living and vacationing in the Central Cascades.Gov.