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 ...

Washington DNR gives briefing on upcoming wildfire season, preparedness, and safety

Washington is rapidly approaching wildfire season, and on Wednesday the state Department of Natural Resources is holding its ...

Suspicious fire destroys ceremony site days before couple's wedding

Officials are still investigating the cause of the fire, which occurred in Washington state ...
KHQ

Nike Fire burning 3,000+ acres near Mattawa, 70% contained

The Nike Fire in Grant County, caused by human activity, is now over 3,000 acres and has reached 70 percent containment, with ...

Washington’s warm and dry conditions set up concerning wildfire season

After a record low snowpack and warm spring melting the snow, conditions are drying out early, leading to the potential for a ...

‘Burning longer, moving faster.’ WA prepares for what could be bad wildfire year

May is wildfire awareness month, and agencies are preparing for what could be one of the worst wildfire seasons in recent ...
KGW8

Crews making progress on 70,000-acre fire in central Washington

Crews aided by calmer winds are making good progress on a 109-square-mile wildfire in central Washington. Fire spokesman Rick Acosta says lighter winds are allowing crews on Saturday to get a line ...