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.
Yakima County emergency management officials say as of this morning, the Evans Canyon fire is 0 percent contained and spreading into neighboring Kittitas County.
Evans Canyon Fire spreads to Kittitas County, officials issue evacuation notices
The Evans Canyon Fire continues to burn in Central Washington, spreading from Yakima County to Kittitas County.
The Evans Canyon Fire continues to burn in Central Washington, spreading from Yakima County to Kittitas County.
Helicopter pilot dies while fighting wildfire in Mt. Hood National Forest
Authorities say a firefighting pilot has died in a helicopter crash at the Mt. Hood National Forest while battling a wildfire.
Authorities say a firefighting pilot has died in a helicopter crash at the Mt. Hood National Forest while battling a wildfire.
Pilot dies while fighting wildfires in Mount Hood National Forest
Officials say the pilot was dumping water buckets in rough terrain when the accident happened.
Officials say the pilot was dumping water buckets in rough terrain when the accident happened.
'Historic in nature:' Some California fires scorching earth at 1,000 acres an hour
Some fires burning in that area were eating up the earth as fast as 1,000 acres an hour.
Some fires burning in that area were eating up the earth as fast as 1,000 acres an hour.
Helicopter pilot killed while battling California wildfire leaves behind wife, 2 daughters
A helicopter pilot was killed in a crash while battling one of the hundreds of wildfires currently burning across California.
A helicopter pilot was killed in a crash while battling one of the hundreds of wildfires currently burning across California.
Inslee declares State of Emergency as wildfires burn across Washington
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee declared a State of Emergency on Wednesday as multiple wildfires continue to burn across the state.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee declared a State of Emergency on Wednesday as multiple wildfires continue to burn across the state.
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.
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.
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.
Level 3 evacuations are under way for parts of Yakima County as crews battle a fast-spreading wildfire on the Yakima Firing Range.
Columbia River Gorge fire grows, threatens hundreds of homes
Four structures have burned in the fire, but officials couldn't say whether they were homes.
Four structures have burned in the fire, but officials couldn't say whether they were homes.
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.
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.
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
Local health officials say be prepared as wildfire smoke may create additional risks for people with COVID-19 and worsen symptoms.
Local health officials say be prepared as wildfire smoke may create additional risks for people with COVID-19 and worsen symptoms.
Investigators suspect wildfire burning near Lake Crescent was sparked by people
Fire investigators suspect that a large wildfire burning near Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park was started by people.
Fire investigators suspect that a large wildfire burning near Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park was started by people.
Wildfires in Washington spark health concerns during COVID-19 pandemic
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources reported 546 wildfires so far in 2020, as of July 30. The DNR issued a burn ban in efforts to slow the increasing rate of wildfires sparking across the state.
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources reported 546 wildfires so far in 2020, as of July 30. The DNR issued a burn ban in efforts to slow the increasing rate of wildfires sparking across the state.
Hot, dry conditions prompt statewide burn ban on DNR land
Currently, four large fires are burning in Washington, the largest of which is near Wenatchee.
Currently, four large fires are burning in Washington, the largest of which is near Wenatchee.
Wildfire burns more than 10,000 acres in Douglas County
A raging wildfire has called on dozens of firefighters from the east and west sides of the state.
A raging wildfire has called on dozens of firefighters from the east and west sides of the state.
Volunteers needed for projected busy wildfire season
Firefighters are gearing up for what could be a very severe wildfire season.
Firefighters are gearing up for what could be a very severe wildfire season.
Washington, Oregon projected to have worst wildfire seasons in the U.S.
If it's a more severe wildfire season, Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz says wildfire-fighting costs could surpass the fire suppression budget, forcing the state to tap into its emergency rainy day fund.
If it's a more severe wildfire season, Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz says wildfire-fighting costs could surpass the fire suppression budget, forcing the state to tap into its emergency rainy day fund.