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 ...

With fall weather dampening wildland fire conditions in Washington, officials are beginning to reflect on the fire season.

October typically starts the rainy season in western Washington, but we will be hard-pressed to find any rain soon.

Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove is requesting an additional $60 million for wildfire prevention, including tree ...

Smoke from wildfires burning across the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia sent air quality plummeting Tuesday, Sept. 2, making eastern Washington one of the most polluted regions in the nation.

Washington State DNR conducts a 796-acre controlled burn in Kittitas County to mitigate wildfire risks, with operations ...

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 ...

As wildfires continue to impact air quality in the state, funding for wildfire readiness and response remains unstable. The ...

Over a dozen new wildfires ignited in Washington due to lightning strikes over the weekend. There are currently 13 active wildfires across the state, with most being only about one-third contained.

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 ...