Jolly Mountain Fire: 154 homes evacuated near Cle Elum
CLE ELUM, Wash. -- People in about 150 homes in Central Washington have been told to evacuate because of a growing wildfire in the region.Kittitas County escalated evacuations in the Middle Fork Teanaway area near Cle Elum to a level 3 "Go Now" evacuation.Officials said of the 154 homes evacuated, half were primary homes and the other half were cabins and vacation homes.The fire started Aug. 11 after lightning strikes.RELATED: Holiday weekend’s hot, dry weather raises risk for wildfire
CLE ELUM, Wash. -- People in about 150 homes in Central Washington have been told to evacuate because of a growing wildfire in the region.Kittitas County escalated evacuations in the Middle Fork Teanaway area near Cle Elum to a level 3 "Go Now" evacuation.Officials said of the 154 homes evacuated, half were primary homes and the other half were cabins and vacation homes.The fire started Aug. 11 after lightning strikes.RELATED: Holiday weekend’s hot, dry weather raises risk for wildfire
Holiday weekend's hot, dry weather raises risk for wildfire
SEATTLE – Don’t let Wednesday’s cool, cloudy weather fool you – wildfire season is still among us.The Washington State Department of Resources is urging caution for those playing, traveling or working outdoors through the Labor Day holiday weekend.Some areas of Washington have not seen significant precipitation for more than 100 days.
SEATTLE – Don’t let Wednesday’s cool, cloudy weather fool you – wildfire season is still among us.The Washington State Department of Resources is urging caution for those playing, traveling or working outdoors through the Labor Day holiday weekend.Some areas of Washington have not seen significant precipitation for more than 100 days.
Evacuations lifted as brush fire burns near Orting homes
ORTING, Wash. -- Firefighters are monitoring a brush fire they say is burning close to homes in Orting.The fire is in a wooded area.
ORTING, Wash. -- Firefighters are monitoring a brush fire they say is burning close to homes in Orting.The fire is in a wooded area.
Historic hotel in Kellogg, Idaho, destroyed by fire
KELLOGG, Idaho (AP) — A fire has torn through a historic hotel in the town of Kellogg, Idaho.The Spokesman-Review reports (https://goo.gl/1AVRsV ) the Kellogg Fire Department and Shoshone County Sheriff's Office confirmed the fire began at 3:20 p.m. and quickly spread throughout the McConnell Hotel in downtown Kellogg.KREM-TV reports that the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office confirmed the fire had spread to multiple buildings by 4 p.m.Multiple videos and photos show the building engulfed in flames and later images show only the shell of the building left standing.The hotel was built in the early 20th Century to serve the mining community of Kellogg.No injuries were immediately reported.Kellogg is off Interstate 90 about 70 miles east of Spokane.
KELLOGG, Idaho (AP) — A fire has torn through a historic hotel in the town of Kellogg, Idaho.The Spokesman-Review reports (https://goo.gl/1AVRsV ) the Kellogg Fire Department and Shoshone County Sheriff's Office confirmed the fire began at 3:20 p.m. and quickly spread throughout the McConnell Hotel in downtown Kellogg.KREM-TV reports that the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office confirmed the fire had spread to multiple buildings by 4 p.m.Multiple videos and photos show the building engulfed in flames and later images show only the shell of the building left standing.The hotel was built in the early 20th Century to serve the mining community of Kellogg.No injuries were immediately reported.Kellogg is off Interstate 90 about 70 miles east of Spokane.
Wildfire forces temporary closure of northbound I-5 near Kent, burns backyards of homes
KENT, Wash. -- A wildfire broke out Tuesday afternoon along northbound Interstate 5 just south of the Kent-Des Moines Road and raced up the slope to a sound wall, with some embers burning some backyards of homes on the other side, Puget Sound Fire said."Apparently no homes affected yet," Puget Sound Fire tweeted. "Many burned spots in backyards.
KENT, Wash. -- A wildfire broke out Tuesday afternoon along northbound Interstate 5 just south of the Kent-Des Moines Road and raced up the slope to a sound wall, with some embers burning some backyards of homes on the other side, Puget Sound Fire said."Apparently no homes affected yet," Puget Sound Fire tweeted. "Many burned spots in backyards.
Pierce County air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive groups due to wildfires, officials say
TACOMA, Wash. -- Air quality in Pierce County may be unhealthy now for sensitive groups because of smoke from regional wildfires, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department said Tuesday."Wildfires continue to burn in Eastern Washington and wind patterns have pushed some of that air west, over the mountains," the department said. "Current air quality in Pierce County may be unhealthy for sensitive groups (Orange)."The sensitive groups that may be affected include:
TACOMA, Wash. -- Air quality in Pierce County may be unhealthy now for sensitive groups because of smoke from regional wildfires, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department said Tuesday."Wildfires continue to burn in Eastern Washington and wind patterns have pushed some of that air west, over the mountains," the department said. "Current air quality in Pierce County may be unhealthy for sensitive groups (Orange)."The sensitive groups that may be affected include:
Construction, wildfire danger concerns for Labor Day weekend travel
SNOQUALMIE PASS, Wash. – Know before you go!That’s the message from the Washington State Department of Transportation, which said traffic is expected to double during the long weekend, and delayed construction projects could mean your travel times may be even longer than usual.Time is running out for construction crews and some major work will still be underway during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.“Some people are already back to school, some are going next week, so everybody’s trying to cram that last vacation in,” said WSDOT’s Brian White.
SNOQUALMIE PASS, Wash. – Know before you go!That’s the message from the Washington State Department of Transportation, which said traffic is expected to double during the long weekend, and delayed construction projects could mean your travel times may be even longer than usual.Time is running out for construction crews and some major work will still be underway during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.“Some people are already back to school, some are going next week, so everybody’s trying to cram that last vacation in,” said WSDOT’s Brian White.
WSP: 1 person killed after wildfire smoke blows over I-90 near Ellensburg
According to the Washington State Patrol, a brush fire started Thursday afternoon along Interstate 90, just east of Ellensburg. Westbound I-90 had been closed because of the fire.
According to the Washington State Patrol, a brush fire started Thursday afternoon along Interstate 90, just east of Ellensburg. Westbound I-90 had been closed because of the fire.
Crews battling fire at commercial building in Lake Stevens
LAKE STEVENS, Wash. -- Crews were battling a fire at a Lake Stevens business Thursday morning.Flames and heavy smoke could be seen coming from the roof in the 500 block of 91st Ave NE.Multiple fire departments were called to the scene.Authorities asked people to avoid the area while they put out the fire.
LAKE STEVENS, Wash. -- Crews were battling a fire at a Lake Stevens business Thursday morning.Flames and heavy smoke could be seen coming from the roof in the 500 block of 91st Ave NE.Multiple fire departments were called to the scene.Authorities asked people to avoid the area while they put out the fire.
Wildfire threat continues across Western Washington
THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. – Tuesday’s wildfire in southern Thurston County ripped through homes and businesses.It’s the first time a major wildfire has hit the west side of the Cascades this season and firefighters warn the threat is only going to get worse before it gets better.Officials from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources said now is a good time to remind everyone about a few simple steps you can take today to help minimize the risk of losing property during a wildfire.
THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. – Tuesday’s wildfire in southern Thurston County ripped through homes and businesses.It’s the first time a major wildfire has hit the west side of the Cascades this season and firefighters warn the threat is only going to get worse before it gets better.Officials from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources said now is a good time to remind everyone about a few simple steps you can take today to help minimize the risk of losing property during a wildfire.
400-acre Thurston County wildfire contained; 4 homes, 1 business, 2 barns lost
ROCHESTER, Wash. -- A large, fast-moving wildfire near Rochester on Tuesday destroyed one business, four homes and two barns and forced the evacuation of 50 to 100 homes, authorities said.The Scatter Creek Fire also created a miles-long traffic backup on I-5 just north of U.S. 12 on Tuesday afternoon.Thurston County announced shortly after 10 p.m. Tuesday that the fire was contained and the evacuations had been lifted.
ROCHESTER, Wash. -- A large, fast-moving wildfire near Rochester on Tuesday destroyed one business, four homes and two barns and forced the evacuation of 50 to 100 homes, authorities said.The Scatter Creek Fire also created a miles-long traffic backup on I-5 just north of U.S. 12 on Tuesday afternoon.Thurston County announced shortly after 10 p.m. Tuesday that the fire was contained and the evacuations had been lifted.
Oregon wildfire causes evacuations in prime eclipse zone
PORTLAND, Ore. — Residents of more than 400 homes in a prime eclipse-viewing location in Oregon were ordered to evacuate Friday because of a rapidly growing wildfire that had already closed access to a portion of a wilderness area and a regional highway.The late afternoon order threatened to create more tie-ups on rural and narrow roads already expected to be burdened with up to 200,000 visitors coming to the area from all over the world to watch Monday's total solar eclipse.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Residents of more than 400 homes in a prime eclipse-viewing location in Oregon were ordered to evacuate Friday because of a rapidly growing wildfire that had already closed access to a portion of a wilderness area and a regional highway.The late afternoon order threatened to create more tie-ups on rural and narrow roads already expected to be burdened with up to 200,000 visitors coming to the area from all over the world to watch Monday's total solar eclipse.
500-acre wildfire in Grant County forces mandatory evacuations, knocks out power to Quincy
QUINCY, Wash. -- A fast-spreading 500-acre wildfire forced mandatory evacuations northeast of Quincy and knocked out power to the city Wednesday night, authorities said.The Washington Fire Marshal said at least 10 homes were under mandatory Level 3 evacuations, and state mobilization had been approved to help battle the Monument Hill Fire."Homes and crops threatened," the state Fire Marshal tweeted about the "growing" wildfire.The Grant County Sheriff's Office said a Red Cross shelter was opening at midnight Quincy High School for those homeowners who had to evacuate.
QUINCY, Wash. -- A fast-spreading 500-acre wildfire forced mandatory evacuations northeast of Quincy and knocked out power to the city Wednesday night, authorities said.The Washington Fire Marshal said at least 10 homes were under mandatory Level 3 evacuations, and state mobilization had been approved to help battle the Monument Hill Fire."Homes and crops threatened," the state Fire Marshal tweeted about the "growing" wildfire.The Grant County Sheriff's Office said a Red Cross shelter was opening at midnight Quincy High School for those homeowners who had to evacuate.
Shifting winds expected to clear out wildfire smoke this weekend in Puget Sound
SEATTLE -- Smoke from British Columbia fires will continue to give us hazy skies for one more day, but relief is in sight.Q13 News Meteorologist M.J. McDermott says air quality Thursday morning is in the UNHEALTHY category around much of Seattle, Issaquah, Tacoma, Bremerton, Bellingham and the Eastern slopes of the Cascades.The good news?
SEATTLE -- Smoke from British Columbia fires will continue to give us hazy skies for one more day, but relief is in sight.Q13 News Meteorologist M.J. McDermott says air quality Thursday morning is in the UNHEALTHY category around much of Seattle, Issaquah, Tacoma, Bremerton, Bellingham and the Eastern slopes of the Cascades.The good news?
Puget Sound burn ban issued as smoke from fires returns
SEATTLE -- Another outdoor burn ban has been issued for the Puget Sound area as the hot and sunny pattern is expected to bring another round of smoke from British Columbia wildfires.The Puget Sound Clear Air Agency says the Stage 1 burn ban goes into effect for King, Pierce, Kitsap and Snohomish Counties at 2 p.m. Tuesday and will remain in effect until further notice.The ban means no charcoal barbecues or similar solid fuel devices, no campfires or bonfires, no fire pits, and no agricultural fires.
SEATTLE -- Another outdoor burn ban has been issued for the Puget Sound area as the hot and sunny pattern is expected to bring another round of smoke from British Columbia wildfires.The Puget Sound Clear Air Agency says the Stage 1 burn ban goes into effect for King, Pierce, Kitsap and Snohomish Counties at 2 p.m. Tuesday and will remain in effect until further notice.The ban means no charcoal barbecues or similar solid fuel devices, no campfires or bonfires, no fire pits, and no agricultural fires.
When will this smoke, haze go away? Air quality in region the worst in nation
SEATTLE -- The air quality in the Puget Sound area is now at unhealthy levels with smoke hanging over us from wildfires in British Columbia.Puget Sound Clean Air Agency says they have declared the air quality unhealthy for sensitive groups like pregnant women and people who already have poor heart or lung health.
SEATTLE -- The air quality in the Puget Sound area is now at unhealthy levels with smoke hanging over us from wildfires in British Columbia.Puget Sound Clean Air Agency says they have declared the air quality unhealthy for sensitive groups like pregnant women and people who already have poor heart or lung health.
Wildfire danger rising across Western Washington
ROCHESTER, Wash. – A pair of homes were damaged Wednesday during an urban wildland fire in southern Thurston County.Firefighters spent hours Thursday putting out hot spots but the hot dry weather is making conditions ripe for wildfire all over Western Washington.The Washington State Department of Natural Resources said the fire risk up and down Interstate 5 is in the high or moderate range.Considering most communities in our region haven’t seen any real rain in weeks, fire officials worry we could see even more urban wildfires.Brad Hall shot cellphone video of the quick moving wildfire near Rochester.
ROCHESTER, Wash. – A pair of homes were damaged Wednesday during an urban wildland fire in southern Thurston County.Firefighters spent hours Thursday putting out hot spots but the hot dry weather is making conditions ripe for wildfire all over Western Washington.The Washington State Department of Natural Resources said the fire risk up and down Interstate 5 is in the high or moderate range.Considering most communities in our region haven’t seen any real rain in weeks, fire officials worry we could see even more urban wildfires.Brad Hall shot cellphone video of the quick moving wildfire near Rochester.
Firefighters say cat started brushfire in Eastern Washington
EPHRATA, Wash. -- A wildfire that burned a camper, outbuildings and cars in Eastern Washington was started by a cat.According to Grant County Fire District #13, a cat that climbed a utility pole somehow started a fire that spread rapidly around 3:30 a.m. on Rd B NW in Ephrata.Crews said Ephrata firefighters knocked down the fire and kept it from burning any residences.The fire burned multiple outbuildings, some cars and a camper that had been parked near an abandoned home.
EPHRATA, Wash. -- A wildfire that burned a camper, outbuildings and cars in Eastern Washington was started by a cat.According to Grant County Fire District #13, a cat that climbed a utility pole somehow started a fire that spread rapidly around 3:30 a.m. on Rd B NW in Ephrata.Crews said Ephrata firefighters knocked down the fire and kept it from burning any residences.The fire burned multiple outbuildings, some cars and a camper that had been parked near an abandoned home.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires blowing into Washington
Winds are pushing smoke from British Columbia wildfires into northern Washington and some models suggest smoke could make its way all the way down to King County.
Winds are pushing smoke from British Columbia wildfires into northern Washington and some models suggest smoke could make its way all the way down to King County.
New wildfire burning near Yakima
MABTON, Wash. -- A large wildfire is burning about 10 miles south of Mabton in Yakima County.Firefighters have been called from as far away as Spokane to try to get the fire under control.Washington Emergency Management says the fire has already burned an estimated 5 to 7,000 acres.People living nearby are being told to get ready to evacuate if needed.Yakima County Fire District No. 5, the Bureau of Land Management, Mabton and Yakama Nation firefighters were among those fighting the fire, which began Sunday evening.
MABTON, Wash. -- A large wildfire is burning about 10 miles south of Mabton in Yakima County.Firefighters have been called from as far away as Spokane to try to get the fire under control.Washington Emergency Management says the fire has already burned an estimated 5 to 7,000 acres.People living nearby are being told to get ready to evacuate if needed.Yakima County Fire District No. 5, the Bureau of Land Management, Mabton and Yakama Nation firefighters were among those fighting the fire, which began Sunday evening.