Fireworks may have started fire near Lake Chelan
Fireworks set off by someone in a boat on the Fourth of July may have started the wildfire that burned more than three square miles above the north shore of Lake Chelan near Manson.
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Firefighters containing wildfire near Lake Chelan
Firefighters have significantly reduced the possibility that a wildfire burning near Manson could threaten structures.
Firefighters tackled handful of fireworks-related fires on 4th of July
Hopefully you had the opportunity to safely enjoy watching fireworks somewhere on Independence Days. The Spokane Fire Department said that here in Spokane it was fairly quiet, but that doesn't mean there weren't any firework-related incidents.
Over 450 acres of grass burning near Lake Chelan
More than 450 acres of mostly grassland is burning on Lake Chelan's north shore.
Firework ignites brush fire, endangers homes in North Spokane
Fire crews worked quickly to save several homes from a brush fire Thursday afternoon.
Lighting ignites series of fires across S. Idaho
Thunderstorms moving across southern Idaho in recent days are being blamed for touching off a series of wildfires now burning forest and rangeland.
New fire reported near Bliss burns 3 square miles
Much of southern Idaho is under a red-flag warning with a half-dozen wildfires burning and officials worried that holiday fireworks may spark more.
DNR raises Spokane County fire danger rating to 'High'
Effective midnight Tuesday, the Department of Natural Resources is upgrading the fire danger rating in Spokane County from moderate to high.
This year's fire threat is coming on stronger, earlier
The Department of Natural Resources is gearing up for wildfire season and this year they're expecting an earlier start.
BLM investigating 2 small southern Idaho wildfires
Officials with the Bureau of Land Management are investigating the cause of two small wildfires that together burned nearly 400 acres in southern Idaho.
Central Washington wildfire contained
A wildfire that spread across 10,000 acres of sagebrush and grassland since breaking out Friday between Moxee and Zillah was declared 100 percent contained Sunday evening.
Rain dampening wildfire forecast in Montana
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock says wildfires still pose a risk later this summer despite the rainy weather that has hit much of the state.
Inmates take part in firefighter training
The Washington Department of Natural Resources gave firefighting lessons to inmates on Wednesday, in order to better prepare for the upcoming fire season.
Craigmont declares emergency after massive grain elevator fire
The city of Craigmont, Idaho declared a state of emergency, stemming from a massive multiple grain elevator fire that started Sunday afternoon.
Fire burning on Sunset Hill
Spokane firefighters are responding to a fire burning in the 3500 block of W. 17th Avenue on the Sunset Hill.
Transient campfire likely led to Boulder Beach brush fire
A small brush fire almost took off near Boulder Beach at Upper River Drive Thursday morning. While the cause is under investigation it was likely started by a transient camping there.
Family, friend killed in Orofino house fire identified
The Orofino Police Department in Clearwater County have identified the five people killed in Saturday's house fire and believe all five died in their sleep.
Multiple people killed in Orofino house fire
The Orofino Police Department reports that an early Saturday morning house fire killed the five people inside.
Federal agencies at odds over firefighter's death
The U.S. Forest Service is contesting a citation issued against it by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration following the death of a 20-year-old Forest Service firefighter last summer.
Millions spent to battle largest wildfires in 2012
Federal statistics show that efforts to douse the largest of the nation's wildfires last year cost more than $580 million, and it took more than three months in some cases to put out the flames.
Feds: Warming means more fires, insects in forests
The U.S. Department of Agriculture warns that big changes are in store for the nation's forests as global warming increases wildfires and insect infestations, and generates more frequent floods and droughts.
Spokane digs out from 7-inch snow
Spokane road crews were on a 24-hour schedule to plow streets after 6 inches of snow fell Monday, causing dozens of accidents.
Spokane mayor declares Stage One emergency
Spokane Mayor David Condon declared a Stage One emergency Monday morning, meaning snow removal crews will stay in full-force 24 hours a day to plow.
Snow causes messy morning commute in Inland Northwest
Several inches of snow fell in Eastern Washington Sunday night and into Monday morning, causing a messy morning commute.
