Wildfire season starts early in WA
Washington officials said the landscapes are dangerously dry, which has increased fire risks earlier in the season than usual.
Hot, dry weather conditions launch earlier start to WA wildfire season
This year’s wildfire season in Washington has the potential to be destructive and explosive.
Wildfire near Cle Elum contained to 60 acres
A wildfire burning near Cle Elum is estimated at 60 acres, but is still prompting evacuation notices for people living in the area.
Wildfire breaks out near Cle Elum, evacuation orders in place
A wildfire burning near Cle Elum is estimated at 44 acres, prompting evacuation notices for people living in the area.
Canadian wildfires cause haze, poor air across central, eastern US
A series of wildfires burning across central Canada have sent smoke billowing into the U.S. over the past several days.
Hot, dry, windy WA weather raises wildfire danger concerns
Dry, hot conditions and high winds are raising concerns about an early and potentially severe wildfire season in Washington.
Hot WA weather raises wildfire concerns
With western Washington experiencing hot and dry weather on Wednesday, and strong winds expected on Thursday, there's fears that wildfire danger of the east side of the state could get worse.
Leavenworth, WA, Wildfire Update
One of the first wildfires of the season is burning in Leavenworth, following a drier-than-average winter.
Crews battle Second Creek Fire near Leavenworth, WA
Crews are continuing to battle a wildfire that sparked just north of Leavenworth on Tuesday.
Firefighters in western WA train for possibility of 'above average' wildfire season
Fire agencies across western Washington are proactively preparing and training for an above-average wildfire season.
Preventing wildfires with drones
Drones are often used to help survey wildfires as they happen, but aviation experts say the flying tech can also help prevent devastations before the begin.
New program launches in rural WA to proactively plan for wildfire season
The "Wildfire Ready Neighbors" program aims to equip Washington residents with knowledge and resources ahead of wildfire season.
WA prepares for wildfire season amid drought, low snowpack
This year's wildfire season in Washington state could be just as destructive as last year, as drought conditions and low snowpack are only making things worse.
How below-average mountain snowpack will impact WA
FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone has a look at Washington's snowpack and how it will impact drought conditions across the state.
Insurance issues after California wildfires
Total insured losses from the Southern California wildfires are estimated to be as high as $45 billion, but some victims say they're not getting the help they need from their insurance policies.
Trump order opens up all WA national forests for logging
It appears the Trump administration has targeted areas for harvesting in every National Forest in Washington state.
