What to know about the southern WA 'Country Meadows' wildfire prompting evacuations

Residents in the Kennewick area of southern Washington were on notice after a nearby wildfire burned about 1,700 acres over ...

Wildfire near Kennewick burns 1,700 acres

A wildfire in south-central Washington has burned about 1,700 acres so far.

Early El Niño promises a hot summer for Whatcom County, terrible WA fire season

Warmer-than-normal temperatures are forecast through June as a strong El Niño weather pattern continues to build.

We can protect WA forests from wildfires, preserve snowpack, too

A new University of Washington study has good news for policymakers looking to protect Washington’s forests and water supply ...
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First wildfire of 2026 reported in Central Washington

The Libby Creek Fire sparked the start of Washington's 2026 wildfire season. The burn is 60% contained and covering 125 acres as of May 7.
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See where wildfire smoke in Washington state is expected to drift tonight, Aug. 14

Smoke from the Bear Gulch Fire on the Olympic Peninsula is expected to travel from Western Washington to Eastern Washington tonight (Aug. 14) and into Friday (Aug. 15), according to smoke forecasts ...
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Washington fire officials warn of early wildfire risk amid low snowpack

WASHINGTON — Fire officials in Washington are urging folks to take preventative measures for when fire season starts. It may be only spring, but wildfire season is already on the minds of officials ...
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Western Washington’s wildfire risk is increasing

If you think major wildfires in Washington are just for the eastern half of the state, think again. In a meeting room at the Tulalip Resort Casino, wildland firefighters, climate scientists, emergency ...