Fire crews respond to multiple fires in Washington

Fire crews respond to multiple fires in Washington ...
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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.

Country Meadow Fire in Benton County 60% contained, evacuation levels dropped to Level 1

The Country Meadow Fire in Benton County is burning about 1,500 to 2,000 acres as of 6:35 p.m. on May 23, according to the ...
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What is the smoke forecast for Washington? Wildfires burn across state, release pollutants

Smoke from the Bear Gulch Fire in the Olympic National Forest near Lake Cushman has been drifting across a large swath of Western Washington and intermittently worsening the air quality throughout the ...

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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As wildfires worsen, experts use controlled burns and homeowners prep to cut risk in West

WASHINGTON STATE — Wildfires have been growing larger, burning longer and destroying more land and property over the last two decades, according to the U.S. Forest Service. As agencies in the West ...
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Why Seattleites Should Give a Damn About Washington Wildfires

Last summer, wildfire smoke caused Seattle to have the worst air quality in the world. If you were here, you remember it well. The haze that clouded our skies for days. The choking smoke that forced ...