Washington's wildfire season on pace to be among worst in recent history
Our wildfire season is heating up to be one of the most expensive and longest on record. State fire officials say we haven’t seen a fire season like this since 2015.
Our wildfire season is heating up to be one of the most expensive and longest on record. State fire officials say we haven’t seen a fire season like this since 2015.
Seattle, Tacoma air quality officially the worst on record
University of Washington professor of atmospheric sciences Cliff Mass blamed the unhealthy stretch on a “perfect storm” of meteorological conditions.
University of Washington professor of atmospheric sciences Cliff Mass blamed the unhealthy stretch on a “perfect storm” of meteorological conditions.
Poor air quality: Even healthy adults advised to stay indoors, avoid walking outside
Clean air officials on Wednesday recommended even healthy adults stay indoors to avoid the smoky air.
Clean air officials on Wednesday recommended even healthy adults stay indoors to avoid the smoky air.
Is August smoke the new normal for the Northwest?
SEATTLE, Wash. -- Any Washingtonian has heard it said before.
SEATTLE, Wash. -- Any Washingtonian has heard it said before.
Firefighter injured, evacuations ordered as Eastern Washington wildfire grows
Authorities say a firefighter was injured and residents in two cities were ordered to evacuate Saturday as a wildfire grew in Eastern Washington.
Authorities say a firefighter was injured and residents in two cities were ordered to evacuate Saturday as a wildfire grew in Eastern Washington.
Hikers ordered to 'leave now' as Maple Fire in Olympics doubles in size
A fire burning in the Olympic Mountains has nearly doubled in size in the last 24 hours prompting evacuations for hikers in a popular tourist destination.
A fire burning in the Olympic Mountains has nearly doubled in size in the last 24 hours prompting evacuations for hikers in a popular tourist destination.
Olympic National Park and forests impose fire restrictions
Fire restrictions go into effect Wednesday at Olympic National Park, Olympic National Forest and Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
Fire restrictions go into effect Wednesday at Olympic National Park, Olympic National Forest and Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
Smoke from California and Oregon wildfires will stick around through Thursday
Are you seeing smoke in your neighborhood? Red and hazy sunsets, like the one we saw Monday night, are a big indicator of smoke in the air.
Are you seeing smoke in your neighborhood? Red and hazy sunsets, like the one we saw Monday night, are a big indicator of smoke in the air.
200 JBLM soldiers to be sent to fight massive California wildfires
Dozens of servicemembers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord will get a crash course on becoming wildland firefighters.
Dozens of servicemembers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord will get a crash course on becoming wildland firefighters.
Protect your home from urban wildfires by watering your lawn
Kyle Ohashi with Puget Sound Regional Fire says neighborhoods that are close to open fields and dry brush are prone to what firefighters call interurban interface fires.
Kyle Ohashi with Puget Sound Regional Fire says neighborhoods that are close to open fields and dry brush are prone to what firefighters call interurban interface fires.
Northern California wildfire now largest in state history
Twin Northern California blazes fueled by dry vegetation and hot, windy weather grew Monday to become the largest wildfire in state history, becoming the norm as climate change makes the fire season longer and more severe.
Twin Northern California blazes fueled by dry vegetation and hot, windy weather grew Monday to become the largest wildfire in state history, becoming the norm as climate change makes the fire season longer and more severe.
Urban wildfires popping up as dry, hot weather continues
Firefighters have been spraying water on hot spots along Auburn's west hill since Saturday night after a brush fire grew to about 20 acres and came close to homes nearby.
Firefighters have been spraying water on hot spots along Auburn's west hill since Saturday night after a brush fire grew to about 20 acres and came close to homes nearby.
Oregon wildfire nearly triples in size; threatens structures
A new wildfire in north-central Oregon nearly tripled in size overnight.
A new wildfire in north-central Oregon nearly tripled in size overnight.
Inslee declares emergency in all Washington counties as wildfire threat intensifies
Gov. Jay Inslee signed an emergency proclamation Tuesday for all 39 counties to ensure the immediate response of firefighting resources to protect people, homes, businesses and public and private property from the threat of wildfire.
Gov. Jay Inslee signed an emergency proclamation Tuesday for all 39 counties to ensure the immediate response of firefighting resources to protect people, homes, businesses and public and private property from the threat of wildfire.
Twin wildfires threaten 10,000 Northern California homes
Twin wildfires tearing through vineyards and brushy hills threatened some 10,000 homes Tuesday in Northern California — yet another front in the battle against the flames that have ravaged some of the state's most scenic areas.
Twin wildfires tearing through vineyards and brushy hills threatened some 10,000 homes Tuesday in Northern California — yet another front in the battle against the flames that have ravaged some of the state's most scenic areas.
Thankful fawn licks officer after rescue from California wildfires
Following the deadly and devastating wildfires in California these past few weeks, a heartwarming moment surfaced on Saturday.
Following the deadly and devastating wildfires in California these past few weeks, a heartwarming moment surfaced on Saturday.
Car fire on I-90 sparks brush fire near Cle Elum; WB lanes affected
An 8-acre brush fire near Cle Elum briefly shut down westbound Interstate 90 Sunday evening. As of 6:40 p.m., one lane of westbound I-90 was open.
An 8-acre brush fire near Cle Elum briefly shut down westbound Interstate 90 Sunday evening. As of 6:40 p.m., one lane of westbound I-90 was open.
Kids playing outside likely cause for Renton wildfire
Renton firefighters were called to the complex about 5 p.m. Saturday after reports of flames in the front lawn. Neighbors sprung into action to help fight fire that was quickly spreading.
Renton firefighters were called to the complex about 5 p.m. Saturday after reports of flames in the front lawn. Neighbors sprung into action to help fight fire that was quickly spreading.
Eastbound I-90 near Kittitas reopens nearly 24 hours after closure due to brush fire
A large brush fire forced the closure of Interstate 90 east of the town of Kittitas, the Washington State Patrol said. We just learned the fire now named the Boylston Fire covers at least 58,000 acres, according to the Yakima Training Center. It was just 3,000 acres Thursday night.
A large brush fire forced the closure of Interstate 90 east of the town of Kittitas, the Washington State Patrol said. We just learned the fire now named the Boylston Fire covers at least 58,000 acres, according to the Yakima Training Center. It was just 3,000 acres Thursday night.
Tractor operator dies trying to suppress massive Oregon wildfire
A tractor operator who was killed in a wildfire that scorched 70 square miles (181 kilometers) in little more than 24 hours in the Pacific Northwest appears to have died trying to restrain it, police said.
A tractor operator who was killed in a wildfire that scorched 70 square miles (181 kilometers) in little more than 24 hours in the Pacific Northwest appears to have died trying to restrain it, police said.