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The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is advising recreationists to stay out of areas in the forest that have recently been impacted by fire. USFS officials say the warning applies to areas that have recently experienced both wildfire or controlled burns. ...

On Saturday evening, September 14, a wildfire is blazing in the hills south of Kennewick.

Campfire bans remain in effect as dry conditions and elevated temperatures have created a prime environment for wildfires.

The U.S. Forest Service is looking to shore up its wildland firefighting force in the Pacific Northwest.  Recruitment events will take place across Oregon next month, with stops in Bend, Sandy and La Grande on September 12th, in an effort to hire a couple hundred permanent seasonal positions.   “...

A wildfire in Adams County, near Ritzville, is spreading eastbound along Schrag Road from State Route 21, prompting authorities to close a portion of Interstate 90.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey noted many portions of the Northwest could see new wildfires in the coming days, or even the possibility of some re-flaring of older fires, because of a cold front expected to move across the area Thursday and Friday...

Learn where the smell of smoke and ash came from this weekend in Tri-Cities.

Did you know that there are more than just professional firefighters offering defenses against the deadly wildfires that threaten us each year?

Evacuation Shelters are in place at Lake Roosevelt High School in Coulee Dam and Pascal Sherman Indian School in Omak.

A wildfire in Ferry County that was touched off by lightning last week has already torched over 5,500 acres. The Swawilla Fire ignited on June 17 and is burning in tall grass, brush, and mixed timber approximately nine miles southwest of Keller on the Colville Indian Reservation...

Families in Washington State are gearing up for summer fun with picnics, sports, and boating, Here are 5 tip that families can keep themselves healthy, despite the looming threat of wildfires.

For me, the biggest lesson I’ve learned is that Washington is actually a hip, trendy, and fun place to live, even if it's in a small town.