Methow Valley sees worst air quality in the U.S. once again
Methow Valley once again had the worst air quality in the country as wildfires carve through the region.
Firefighters working to put out brush fire in Liberty Lake
A brush fire is threatening nearby structures on the south side of Appleway Ave. in Liberty lake.
Firefighters working to contain wildfire near Fairfield in Spokane Co.
Firefighters are working to contain a fire near Fairfield in Spokane County.
Fire east of Colville shuts down highway, prompts Level 2 evacuations
STEVENS COUNTY, Wash. -- A fire that started east of Colville on SR-20 has closed the highway and prompted Level 2 evacuations in the area. Level 2 means 'get ready to leave at a moment's notice.' Stevens County Sheriff's Office…
Brunner Fire grows to 75 acres, 90 percent contained
ATHOL, Idaho -- The Brunner Fire, which started earlier on Friday afternoon, has grown to 75 acres burning southwest of Athol, but is now 90 percent contained. People living within the boundary…
Nelson Creek Fire in Elk stays at 154 acres, 90 percent contained
ELK, Wash. -- A fire that started in a house in Elk on Friday has remained at 154 acres (less than half a square mile) and more of it has…
DNR calls in assistance from Canada to battle new wildfire in Tonasket
TONASKET, Wash. -- The Department of Natural Resources has called in assistance from Canada to help battle a new wildfire in Tonasket. Veronica Randell with the Department of Natural Resources said the fire started near the Gun Club around 1:30…
Fire prompts Level 2 evacuations for Jones Bay in Grant County
A wildfire has put Level 2 evacuations in place for Jones Bay residents in Grant County.
Trestle Creek Complex Fire burns over 400 acres, 31 percent contained
HOPE, Idaho -- A series of fires that have been burning north of Hope, Idaho since early July have burned over 400 acres and are 31 percent contained in total. Bonner County Emergency Management Team said the wildfire was caused…
Fire near Grand Coulee causes road closures
GRANT CO., Wash. -- A fire near SR-155 and MP-21 near Grand Coulee has closed roads, with Washington State Patrol en route. Washington State Trooper John Bryant said on Twitter the fire is seven miles south of Grand Coulee in…
EXPLAINER: As wildfire smoke spreads, who's at risk?
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Smoke from wildfires in the western U.S. and Canada is blanketing much of the continent, including thousands of miles away on the East Coast. And experts say the phenomenon is becoming more common as human-caused global warming stokes bigger and more intense blazes.
Winthrop has the worst air quality in the U.S.
Winthrop at one point Thursday had the worst air quality in the country, owing to the massive wildfires tearing through the Methow Valley.
Nespelem community in need of help from wildfire damage
NESPELEM, Wash. -- The message from people in Nespelem to Governor Jay Inslee, we need help. On Wednesday, he visited the town scorched by the Chuweah Creek Fire. Homes…
Sherwood Fire near Wellpinit burns almost 2 square miles, prompts more evacuations
WELLPINIT, Wash. -- A wildfire burning on the Spokane Reservation has expanded, forcing more people from their homes and putting others under Level 2 evacuations. The Sherwood Fire started on Wednesday…
North Cascades Highway to remain closed through July due to wildfires
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Several fires burning in Okanogan County, including the Varden, Delancy and Cedar Creek fires, have led to the closure of parts of the North Cascades Highway. The closures have been requested by emergency responders who are battling…
Fire near Canadian border prompts Level 1 evacuations
OKANOGAN CO., Wash. -- A fire at the Canadian border has put Level 1 evacuations in place for those living in the Nine Mile Ranch Development area in Molson and Chesaw, Washington. Okanogan County Emergency Management said the fire is…
DNR-managed campgrounds to close for the foreseeable future
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Your upcoming camping trip may need to be put on hold. The Washington Department of Natural Resources announced that all of their managed lands, including campgrounds, in Eastern Washington will close Friday because of fire danger. Those…
People living near Character Complex Fire encouraged to start moving campers, property out of area
Level 2 evacuations - meaning be prepared to leave - are in place for people living in the area of Coeur d’Alene River Road to Babins Junction in Shoshone County.
All DNR lands in Central, Eastern Washington to close over fire danger
All Department of Natural Resources-managed lands east of the Cascades will been temporarily closed due to extreme fire danger in Eastern Washington.
Level 2 evacuations ordered for Winthrop area due to Cedar Creek Fire
Level 3 evacuations have been issued for people living near Mazama due to the growing Cedar Creek Fire.
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