A new wildfire in north-central Washington is threatening homes and has closed part of Highway 20 between Twisp and Winthrop.
Okanogan County Sheriff Frank Rogers told The Wenatchee World the fire in Washington's Methow Valley has forced the immediate evacuation of homes in the area...
Officials in north-central Washington are thankful for the donations that poured into the area after the largest wildfire in the state's history destroyed hundreds of homes and burned hundreds of square miles.
Officials say firefighting crews are making progress against Washington's largest wildfire, saying the 390-square-mile fire in the north-central part of the state is now almost 60 percent contained.
The progress at the Carlton complex fire comes as temperatures begin to rise, with the possibility of triple digit temperatures next week...
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Firefighters are making progress in their efforts to get the largest wildfire in Washington state's history under control, with wetter weather bringing some relief but also raising concerns about flash flooding.
Cooler temperatures and lighter winds are forecast to descend on a wildfire-stricken Washington state, helping firefighters battle flames that have covered hundreds of square miles.