Local firefighters respond to more brush fires this year than all of 2022

With these searing weather conditions, firefighters are standing by for anything that sparks, and they are not having to wait very long for the next call.

Excessive Heat Warning: Dangerous heat through Wednesday in Western Washington

Brace yourself: Highs will skyrocket into the low to mid 90s in Western Washington with temperatures over 100 in Central Washington. Dry conditions also mean increased wildfire risk.

Weather Alert Day: Temps expected in the 90s
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As temperatures rise, the Heat Risk will elevate and move into the Major & Extreme zones. This is especially concerning for those who suffer from heat related illnesses along with fire danger becoming extremely high during this time.�These conditions have triggered many heat alerts across the state. Most will expire as we move into Wednesday.

Excessive heat invades Western WA

Get ready for a heat wave as temperatures soar into the 80s, 90s, & 100s across the state. These conditions will elevate Heat Risk & Critical Fire Weather.

Maui fire death toll climbs to 93, now the deadliest wildfire in modern US history

Emergency workers with axes and cadaver dogs are marking the ruins of Maui homes with a bright orange X for an initial search and HR when they find human remains.

Seattle weather: Heating up into the 90s this week!

It’s going to heat up here in the Pacific Northwest now through Thursday! We are looking at highs in the upper 80s and low 90s today, even warmer the next few days!

Seattle reaching temps in the 90s this week
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Claire Anderson is tracking a gradual warm-up Sunday into the week, where we'll see temperatures in the 90s!

Heating into the upper 80s and low 90s for Western WA

The heat is on as we close out the weekend into next week. Highs warm into the upper 80s to low 90s elevating fire danger across the state.

Maui fire death toll climbs to at least 89 as survivors return to ruins

The new death toll Saturday came as federal emergency workers with axes and cadaver dogs picked through the aftermath of the blaze.

Death toll climbs in Maui as rescue teams surge
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Charred trees, twisted metal and an eerie silence. This is all that's left of the town of Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui. The death toll continues to grow as search and rescue teams make their way in.

Seattle weather: Rising temperatures this weekend, ‘Excessive Heat Watch’ starting Monday

A few morning clouds to start our weekend, but temperatures are going to warm quickly with plenty of sunshine. The heat is going to move in starting Sunday into next week!  

Seattle weather: A warm Saturday, then hot Sunday into next week

Get ready for the 80s and possibly some 90s around Western WA. The heat is on and that means everyone needs to be careful as fire danger elevates.

Temps closer to 90 come Sunday
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Things will be heating up as we get into the next week, bringing a higher risk for wildfires.

PNW volunteers, first-responders fly to Maui in wake of wildfire disaster

Raging wildfires continue to devastate the community in Maui. Meanwhile, people from the Pacific Northwest are heading to Hawaii to help in any way they can.

Maui fires: How to help victims of devastating wildfire

The search of the wildfire wreckage on the Hawaiian island of Maui is revealing a wasteland of burned out homes and obliterated communities. Here's how you can help the victims.

Hawaii wildfires: How to help those impacted on Maui, Big Island

Officials said relief is needed immediately, and more will be required later as the islands recover from the impacts.