This story was updated with the latest wildfire numbers on October 13, 2025, at around 3:30 p.m. As fall sets in, many of the state's wildfires are nearing containment, though a few continue to grow ...

The Bear Gulch Fire in the Olympic National Forest has scorched nearly 20,000 acres and remains just 5 percent contained, sending thick plumes of smoke across the Pacific Northwest. It is one of a ...

If the government refuses to compromise on a budget and prolongs a shutdown, firefighters' support system collapses — and our ...

October has arrived, but Washington’s wildfire season is far from over. Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove toured the area near the Labor Mountain fire on Wednesday, one of ...

LEAVENWORTH, Wash. — Fourteen large wildfires are burning across Washington state, consuming more than 122,000 acres this year as firefighters battle rugged terrain, shifting weather, and evacuation ...

SEATTLE -- Two firefighters who were part of a 44-person crew fighting a wildland blaze on Washington state's Olympic Peninsula were taken into custody by U.S. Border Patrol agents during a ...

The Bear Gulch fire in Olympic National Forest grew to more than 16,500 acres due to recent strong winds and warm conditions. Air quality in the surrounding areas has ranged from good to hazardous, ...

SPOKANE, Wash. — After the Washington legislature cut wildfire prevention and response funding last year, the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is setting its sights on next year's ...

The Bear Gulch Fire in Washington's Olympic National Forest has burned nearly 20,000 acres with minimal containment. Smoke from the fire is contributing to unhealthy air quality across the Pacific ...