Red Cross shelter set up for Spokane fire evacuees
The American Red Cross has set up a shelter for people evacuated in the wake of the Upriver Beacon Fire in Spokane County.
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Crews continue to fight Rocky Reach Fire; containment at 30%
The Rocky Reach Fire started around five miles northeast of Wenatchee, Washington on the evening of July 13th. Crews currently have the fire 30% contained.
Rattlesnake Fire grows to 2,773 acres, now 75% contained
UPDATE (7/16 8:30 a.m.):
Level 2 evacuations issued for some Grant County residents
The Grant County Sheriff's Office issued Level 2 evacuations for Boy Scout Camp and Westmont Acres.
Fire crews keep busy battling brush fires
Fire crews around the Inland Northwest responded to several fires as fire season continues across the region.A ten-acre fire broke out on Fruit Hill Road near Arbor Crest Wine Cellars around 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon. Fire crews say they're not…
U.S. Route 97a closed at Rocky Reach Dam
A brush fire has closed down U.S. Route 97a near the Rocky Reach Dam in Chelan County. #BREAKING US97a at Rocky Reach Dam CLOSED for brush fire. Use extreme caution during these dry/windy conditions! 2nd brush fire today in NCWA.…
Wildfire Season 2018: 4-step evacuation checklist
An assessment performed by CoreLogic found that about half of the homes in the Spokane metro area are at some level of wildland fire risk.
I-90 back open, fire near Vantage burned 1612 acres, is 50% contained
UPDATE: The Ryegrass Coulee fire that caused the entire town of Vantage to be evacuated, and shut down I-90 Tuesday morning is now completely contained.
Ryegrass Coulee Fire near Vantage now 100% contained
The Ryegrass Coulee fire that caused the entire town of Vantage to be evacuated, and shut down I-90 Tuesday morning is now completely contained.
Shelter in place notice issued for Crescent Bar
The Grant County Sheriff's Office has issued a "shelter in place" notice for residents along Crescent Bar Road, just west of Quincy, Washington.
Level 3 evacuations lifted for 4,000 acre fire near Yakima
UPDATE: (7/3/18): The fire is now at 5,200 acres. Crews are working on hot spots, and hope to have containment lines at 80 percent Tuesday evening.
Dept. of Natural Resources has already responded to 470 wildfires this year
It's already been a busy fire season in the Northwest. In Washington state alone, crews with the Department of Natural Resources have responded to 470 wildfires so far in 2018.
Level 1 evacuation notice issued for Quincy Lakes area
A level 1 evacuation notice is in effect near Quincy Lakes in Grant County.
All evacuations lifted for Montecito Fire near Prosser
A brush fire began in Benton county near Prosser around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday night. By Thursday morning, it had grown to an estimated 2,500 acres. The fire is being called the Montecito Fire.
Spokane County Fire and Washington DNR working to contain 10 acre brush fire
Spokane County Fire District 4 and Washington DNR Fire is working to contain a 10 acres brush fire at 29300 N. Milan Rd in Chattaroy.
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest prepares for 2018 fire season
Over 200 skilled firefighters, representing seven fire management units from the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, attended an all-forest Preparedness event, to get ready for the 2018 fire season.
Breaking Update: Level 3 evacuation orders issued in Grant County due to wildfire
Level 3 Evacuation Notice: All homes on the east side of SR17 North, from milepost 81 south to Smokiam RV Park. Wildfire. LEAVE NOW. Police enroute to notify residents.
Expert: 2017 Montana fire season worst in at least 100 years
A specialist says the state’s previous top fire season was 2012, when 1,875 square miles burned.
WA DNR looking for wildland firefighters
The Washington Department of Natural Resources is looking for applicants to their wildland firefighter division.
No injuries after electrical fire on Sprague
Spokane Valley firefighters knocked down an electrical fire at Independent Auto Sales on E. Sprague Tuesday afternoon.
Western wildfires: why so bad?
This US wildfire season is among the worst: Here's why.
Teen suspected of starting massive Oregon wildfire
Oregon State Police have identified a teenager they believe started the raging Eagle Creek Fire that has now merged with another fire, burning 20,000 acres and forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate.
Rice Ridge Fire continues to grow, nearing 120,000 acres
UPDATE: According to Inciweb's latest update, the Rice Ridge Fire grew to more than 119,857.The fire's containment line also dropped from 7% to 2%. The Rice Ridge Fire continues to be the number one priority fire in the nation, according…
Fire mobilization authorized for Jolly Mountain Fire
State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of firefighters working to contain the Jolly Mountain Fire
