Wildfires continue to burn across Washington
Wildfires continue to impact Washington, with the Burdoin Fire near White Salmon burning over 11,000 acres and 20% contained, leading to ongoing Level 2 and 3 evacuations and road closures. Meanwhile, the Bear Gulch Fire in Olympic National Park has consumed nearly 1,000 acres with 10% containment in steep, wooded terrain, while improved containment on the Lake Spokane Fire has led to lowered evacuation levels for residents near Highway 291.
Wildfires continue to impact Washington, with the Burdoin Fire near White Salmon burning over 11,000 acres and 20% contained, leading to ongoing Level 2 and 3 evacuations and road closures. Meanwhile, the Bear Gulch Fire in Olympic National Park has consumed nearly 1,000 acres with 10% containment in steep, wooded terrain, while improved containment on the Lake Spokane Fire has led to lowered evacuation levels for residents near Highway 291.
Burdoin Fire in WA grows to 11,248 acres with 13% containment
A wildfire burning near Bingen along the Columbia River has surpassed 11,000 acres, though some progress has been made on the fire's containment, according to a Thursday morning update.
A wildfire burning near Bingen along the Columbia River has surpassed 11,000 acres, though some progress has been made on the fire's containment, according to a Thursday morning update.
WA wildfires update: Governor Ferguson to visit Burdoin Fire
Firefighters are working on multiple wildfires burning across Washington state, with brush fires popping up on the west side, and the Burdoin Fire near the Oregon border burning more than 11,000 acres.
Firefighters are working on multiple wildfires burning across Washington state, with brush fires popping up on the west side, and the Burdoin Fire near the Oregon border burning more than 11,000 acres.
WA wildfires update: Burdoin Fire reaches 10,730 acres
We are tracking several wildfires burning across Washington, including multiple brush fires that have ignited along Interstate 5.
We are tracking several wildfires burning across Washington, including multiple brush fires that have ignited along Interstate 5.
Northbound I-5 reopens after brush fires burn near Arlington, WA
Northbound I-5 was fully shut down near Arlington on Monday after a brush fire broke out along the freeway.
Northbound I-5 was fully shut down near Arlington on Monday after a brush fire broke out along the freeway.
Crews respond to brush fire on I-5 near Arlington, WA
Crews are responding to a brush fire that grew rapidly along I-5 near the Arlington Airport Monday afternoon.
Crews are responding to a brush fire that grew rapidly along I-5 near the Arlington Airport Monday afternoon.
WA wildfires update: Burdoin Fire reached nearly 9,000 acres
Level 3 evacuation orders are in place for the Burdoin Fire burning in Bingen, Washington. As of Monday morning, the wildfire had grown to 8,766 acres and remains 0% contained.
Level 3 evacuation orders are in place for the Burdoin Fire burning in Bingen, Washington. As of Monday morning, the wildfire had grown to 8,766 acres and remains 0% contained.
Wildfire experts teach King County, WA residents how to protect their homes
As the heat intensifies in western Washington, so does the threat of wildfires. The risk is even higher for communities in east King County in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains.
As the heat intensifies in western Washington, so does the threat of wildfires. The risk is even higher for communities in east King County in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains.
Assessing homes for wildfire risk in East King County
As temperatures rise, so does the risk of wildfires, and communities in East King County are at an even higher risk. Fox 13 Reporter Franque Thompson has more information on the one person behind important mitigation work.
As temperatures rise, so does the risk of wildfires, and communities in East King County are at an even higher risk. Fox 13 Reporter Franque Thompson has more information on the one person behind important mitigation work.
Wildfire update and fire threat: Belgian fire and Bear Gulch fire
We're tracking several wildfires and brushfires throughout our area. The Belgian Fire has a level one 'be ready' evacuation notice, the Bear Gulch fire is 18% contained 10 days after it originally sparked. Fox 13 meteorologist Ilona McCauley joins to break down todays fire threat.
We're tracking several wildfires and brushfires throughout our area. The Belgian Fire has a level one 'be ready' evacuation notice, the Bear Gulch fire is 18% contained 10 days after it originally sparked. Fox 13 meteorologist Ilona McCauley joins to break down todays fire threat.
WA Wildfire update: Brinnon, Bear Gulch and Greenacres continue to burn
The Brinnon fire has caused level three 'Go Now' evacuation orders, the Bear Gulch fire is 18% contained and the Green Acres fire has a level one 'Get Ready' evacuation order.
The Brinnon fire has caused level three 'Go Now' evacuation orders, the Bear Gulch fire is 18% contained and the Green Acres fire has a level one 'Get Ready' evacuation order.
Fire in Jefferson County prompts Level 3 evacuations
A structure fire in Washington's Jefferson County has spread to nearby vegetation, prompting evacuations for people living near Brinnon.
A structure fire in Washington's Jefferson County has spread to nearby vegetation, prompting evacuations for people living near Brinnon.
Out-of-control wildfires burning across western US
Firefighters in Arizona are reporting little to no containment on a wildfire burning through the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, one of several out-of-control wildfires burning across the western United States.
Firefighters in Arizona are reporting little to no containment on a wildfire burning through the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, one of several out-of-control wildfires burning across the western United States.
Fire near Brinnon, WA fully contained
A structure fire that spread to nearby vegetation in Brinnon has been fully contained.
A structure fire that spread to nearby vegetation in Brinnon has been fully contained.
Greenacres Fire near Omak, WA reaches 550 acres, evacuations downgraded
A wildfire that ignited near Omak, Washington, grew to 550 acres and threatened homes – forcing evacuations that have since been downgraded.
A wildfire that ignited near Omak, Washington, grew to 550 acres and threatened homes – forcing evacuations that have since been downgraded.
Tracking smoke impacts from Canada, WA wildfires
As we head into a sizzling week across Washington, we look at smoke conditions and air quality across the state impacted by wildfire smoke.
As we head into a sizzling week across Washington, we look at smoke conditions and air quality across the state impacted by wildfire smoke.
Wildfires burning in Washington: Tuesday update
FOX 13 Seattle is tracking multiple wildfires across Washington state, the latest being the Greenacres Fire burning near Omak. Concerns are growing over the state's wildfire season. Joining us to discuss what to expect is Washington Wildland Fire Meteorologist Matthew Dehr.
FOX 13 Seattle is tracking multiple wildfires across Washington state, the latest being the Greenacres Fire burning near Omak. Concerns are growing over the state's wildfire season. Joining us to discuss what to expect is Washington Wildland Fire Meteorologist Matthew Dehr.
Watch: Huge 'firenado' swirls over Utah wildfire
The Deer Creek Fire has grown to over 11,000 acres as of July 14.
The Deer Creek Fire has grown to over 11,000 acres as of July 14.
Multiple large wildfires burning in Washington state
Four wildfires are burning across Washington state, with the Bear Gulch, Hope and Western Pines fires having burned nearly 17,000 acres so far.
Four wildfires are burning across Washington state, with the Bear Gulch, Hope and Western Pines fires having burned nearly 17,000 acres so far.
Western Pines Fire in eastern WA holds steady, evacuation orders in place
Fire crews are managing to hold back a wildfire that sparked Wednesday afternoon in eastern Washington. The size of the blaze has decreased slightly, however containment remains at 0%.
Fire crews are managing to hold back a wildfire that sparked Wednesday afternoon in eastern Washington. The size of the blaze has decreased slightly, however containment remains at 0%.