Winds aid crews battling fire in Oregon
Firefighters usually dread winds, but crews trying to save rural dwellings in Oregon got a break when a spreading fire ran into breezes that pushed it the other way.
Weather
Hot, dry weather encouraging western wildfires
A wildfire in Southern Oregon has destroyed six homes and 14 other buildings and grew overnight.
6K lightning bolts start many small Oregon fires
Lightning struck Oregon more than 6,000 times Sunday and Monday, touching off small fires by the dozens.
Oregon wildfire destroys homes, forces evacuations
Officials say a fast-growing wildfire in southern Oregon has destroyed homes and forced dozens of evacuations.
Crews battling blaze, heat on Lake Spokane fire
Firefighters working to contain the wildfire near Lake Spokane were also fighting the scorching heat.
Central Washington wildfire grows dramatically
One central Washington wildfire has burned across 28 square miles in just two days while another has broken out in hot, tinder-dry conditions.
Preparing your family for wildfires
Wildfires happen very quickly and you may not always have time to come up with an evacuation plan. During this season it's best to prepare for the worst.
Firefighters gaining upper hand on Lake Spokane fire
Firefighters are starting to get a handle on the Lake Spokane fire burning just south of Ford, with a fire line cut around the 900 acre blaze that covers an area north of Highway 291 and east of Highway 231.
As temps soar, so do requests for AC repairs
Air conditioning technicians are getting flooded with calls as high temperatures are leading to requests for repairs and in turn overtime to keep people cool.
Sheriff: Fireworks caused 728-acre Hailey fire
Blaine County Sheriff officials say a central Idaho wildfire that caused 20 homes to be evacuated was started by an 18-year-old man lighting fireworks on private property.
Wildfire threatens homes near Entiat
Firefighters have told residents of about 100 homes near Entiat they should evacuate because of a threatening wildfire. Residents of more than 100 other homes have been told to be ready to leave.
Heat wave forecast for Washington
Forecasters say the weather is turning hotter in Washington with temperatures this weekend expected in the 80s to lower 90s in Western Washington and 90s to triple digits in Eastern Washington.
3 buildings destroyed in N. Idaho fire
A fast-spreading blaze in northern Idaho slightly injured one person and destroyed three buildings in Lewiston.
Brush fire burns 2 mobile homes near Yakima
A brush fire burned two mobile homes Wednesday night near Yakima.
Lake Spokane fire burns 900 acres
Firefighters are working to gain an upperhand on the Lake Spokane fire, which has burned 900 acres since Wednesdsay afternoon.
Wildfire threatening 60 homes in Ford area
A fire that started late Wednesday afternoon has blown up to approximately 890 acres just south of Ford, Washington, threatening 60 homes in the area.
Mills Canyon Fire burning 5,000 acres near Entiat
Evacuation orders are in effect for areas around Mills Canyon due to a large wildfire.
Wildfire near Mansfield being controlled
A spokesman for firefighters battling a wildfire near Mansfield says they're gaining the upper hand.
Idaho sheriff orders wildfire evacuations
A central Idaho sheriff is ordering residents of a neighborhood near Hailey to evacuate as a small wildfire presses closer to the community.
Wildfires flare up in dry Eastern Washington
The state fire marshal's office says the state is mobilizing to help firefighters in Douglas County battle a wildfire near Mansfield.
Crews fighting wildfire near Ellensburg, Wash.
A wildfire that burned sagebrush and grass south of Ellensburg in central Washington was about 80 percent contained by Friday morning.
Make your property fire safe before its too late
Hot dry weather means an increased chance for wildfires and with the Fourth of July holiday officials are reminding to be careful with fire.
BLM investigating the cause of 5 wildfires
Fire officials say they are investigating the cause of five wildfires that erupted last night in south-central Idaho.
