Hope Fire in northeast WA surpasses 7,000 acres, Level 3 evacuations remain in place
The Hope Fire, burning in Stevens County, surpassed 7,000 acres on Monday, and dry, gusty winds in the forecast threaten to drive further growth.
The Hope Fire, burning in Stevens County, surpassed 7,000 acres on Monday, and dry, gusty winds in the forecast threaten to drive further growth.
Evacuation levels reduced for Toonerville Fire near Belfair, WA
Evacuation levels have again been reduced for the Toonerville Fire in Mason County, but residents are advised to stay alert.
Evacuation levels have again been reduced for the Toonerville Fire in Mason County, but residents are advised to stay alert.
3 wildfires in WA total 6,300 acres in size
FOX 13 is tracking three active wildfires burning across Washington state. Here is an update for Tuesday, July 8.
FOX 13 is tracking three active wildfires burning across Washington state. Here is an update for Tuesday, July 8.
California firefighters rescue 8 puppies from blaze
Firefighters found "eight little pups" hiding in a den as they extinguished a brush fire in Southern California this week.
Firefighters found "eight little pups" hiding in a den as they extinguished a brush fire in Southern California this week.
Barstow Road Fire burns 2,000 acres in southeast WA
Crews are battling the Barstow Road Fire, a wildfire that sparked Sunday evening in Walla Walla County.
Crews are battling the Barstow Road Fire, a wildfire that sparked Sunday evening in Walla Walla County.
Wildfire prompts evacuations near Ellensburg, WA
A wildfire near Colockum Road in Kittitas County has led to evacuation orders, with fire crews and air resources battling the more than fire.
A wildfire near Colockum Road in Kittitas County has led to evacuation orders, with fire crews and air resources battling the more than fire.
Pomas Fire near Entiat, WA burns nearly 3,000 acres, 0% contained
Crews are working to contain a wildfire burning northwest of Entiat, Washington.
Crews are working to contain a wildfire burning northwest of Entiat, Washington.
UW study reveals how some wildfires could slow global warming
New data from the University of Washington shows that increasing wildfires in Canada and Siberia could actually slow global warming – at least temporarily.
New data from the University of Washington shows that increasing wildfires in Canada and Siberia could actually slow global warming – at least temporarily.
Wildfires could slow global warming, according to new study
A new study says increasing wildfires in Canada and Siberia could actually slow global warming. FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone explains the research conducted by the University of Washington.
A new study says increasing wildfires in Canada and Siberia could actually slow global warming. FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone explains the research conducted by the University of Washington.
Brush fire breaks out near Leavenworth, briefly closes US 2
A brush fire that broke out near Leavenworth on Tuesday briefly closed U.S. Route 2 east of Stevens Pass.
A brush fire that broke out near Leavenworth on Tuesday briefly closed U.S. Route 2 east of Stevens Pass.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Helene destruction impacts firefighting efforts
After 9 months since Hurricane Helen blew through North Carolina and Tennessee, many of the trees the storm took down are making it harder for crews to fight wildfires this year.
After 9 months since Hurricane Helen blew through North Carolina and Tennessee, many of the trees the storm took down are making it harder for crews to fight wildfires this year.
Leavenworth, WA, Wildfire Update
One of the first wildfires of the season is burning in Leavenworth, following a drier-than-average winter.
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.
Crews are continuing to battle a wildfire that sparked just north of Leavenworth on Tuesday.