washington state wildfire

Wildfires Still Effecting Much of Washington State
Wildfires Still Effecting Much of Washington State
About 25 homes are threatened by a "very serious" wildfire that has exploded Thursday afternoon near Rainbow Lake in Mason County, officials said, sending up a huge plume of smoke that could be seen for miles. Every fire agency in the county responded to the blaze, said Dean Byrd, chief deputy with the Mason County Sheriff's Office...
Firefighter Falls ill Dies While Battling Wildfire
Firefighter Falls ill Dies While Battling Wildfire
WENATCHEE, Wash. (AP) — A firefighter who died after falling ill while helping battle a wildfire north of Wenatchee has been identified as a Darby, Mont., man. Crews are struggling to contain dozens of wildfires throughout the state of Washington...
Washington State Wildlife Agent on The Hunt For Gray Wolf
Washington State Wildlife Agent on The Hunt For Gray Wolf
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state wildlife agents are preparing to kill up to four more gray wolves in the northeast corner of the state after investigators said the pack has injured or eaten livestock. The Seattle Times reports seven environmental groups on Friday urged the director of the state Department of Fish and Wildlife to stop the wolf kill, saying the agency has not proved beyond a