FEMA rejects Malden fire request for individual assistance
A spokesperson for Governor Inslee’s office said federal individual assistance is hard to secure and that the state has only received it once in the last decade, for the 2014 deadly landslide near the town of Oso.
Biden approves federal disaster relief for Washington towns destroyed by wildfires
President Joe Biden has approved federal aid for areas in Eastern Washington burned by fires last year. Former President Donald Trump had declined to release the funds earlier because of a long-standing dispute with Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
U.S. Forest Service: $45,000 worth of vital wildfire-fighting equipment stolen from guard station
The U.S. Forest Service is asking the public for help in identifying the suspects who stole an estimated $45,000 worth of wildfire-fighting equipment from a guard station in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
Study: Wildfires from Washington, other states produced up to half of pollution in western U.S.
Wildfire smoke accounted for up to half of all health-damaging small particle air pollution in the western U.S. in recent years as warming temperatures fueled more destructive blazes, according to a study released Monday.
Malden residents await federal aid 3 months after wildfire
Nearly three months after a wildfire destroyed 80% of the homes in Malden, residents are still waiting for aid from the federal government.
Southern California wildfires force 80,000 to flee as utility company faces scrutiny
Two massive wildfires burning in Southern California drove more than 80,000 residents from their homes this week as firefighters continued to battle the flames fueled by gusty winds and low humidity.
Solving Washington’s fire crisis is on the ballot in Public Lands commissioner race
In one day, about 300,000 acres had burned. By the end of the week, it had doubled. That fated, fire-filled week in September has left a scar on Washington state, on the destroyed town of Malden, and in the hearts of two parents who lost their child.
Colorado fires blanket Fort Collins in smoky haze
Drone video captures wildfire smoke over Fort Collins.
Wildfire smoke in US exposes millions to hazardous pollution
University of Washington researchers believe hundreds of people over the age of 65 have died in our state as a result of hazardous wildfire smoke.
Guy Fieri feeds thousands of first-responders battling California wildfires
Food Network star Guy Fieri prepared an Italian-inspired feast for 2,774 firefighters in California.
Washington family loses home in wildfire, then all test positive for COVID-19
Many people have said 2020 has been one blow after another, and one local family knows that all too well. Soon after losing everything in the Babb Road Fire in eastern Washington, all seven family members tested positive for COVID-19. Now they’re trying to pick up the pieces, while also battling the virus.
Pacific Power utility sued over devastating Oregon wildfires
The lawsuit claims the Oregon utility company failed to shut down its power lines despite historically high winds and extremely dangerous wildfire conditions.
Hazy sunshine Wednesday
Wildfire smoke has settled in Washington, but it's staying in the upper atmosphere and air quality remains good for most.
Wildfire smoke will drift into Oregon and Washington overnight Tuesday
Forecasters don't believe it will be as bad as it was a couple of weeks ago, and they're cautiously optimistic that air quality will remain good.
Forecasters monitoring new cloud of smoke from Northern California wildfires
The clear skies forecasted all week in western Washington could be clouded by a new wave of wildfire smoke looming off the coast of Northern California.
Wildfires in West affect wine grape harvest in Yakima Valley
Wine grape growers in Washington state have said grapes this year have a better flavor and color than previous years, but it is unclear how many can be salvaged from smoke damage from nearby wildfires.
Mexico sends 100 firefighters to help battle California wildfires
Mexico has sent 100 firefighters to the United States to help battle wildfires in California, it was reported Wednesday.
Oregon wildfires burning underground pose threat, firefighter warns 'you do not want to fall into this'
As evacuations continue in some Oregon communities due to ongoing wildfires, a volunteer firefighter is warning about why it's still too dangerous for many to come home.
Deputies make 21 arrests in Oregon wildfire evacuation zones
An Oregon sheriff’s department arrested 21 people in Level 2 and 3 wildfire evacuation zones over the past two weeks on various charges involving alleged looters accused of trespassing and stealing property left behind by homeowners who fled from the blaze.
Firefighter who died while battling wildfire started by gender reveal party identified as crew boss
The firefighter who died last week battling the El Dorado fire that was started by a gender-reveal party in Southern California was identified on Monday as a squad boss from a hotshot crew.