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 ...

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.

Washington problem,” not just an Eastern Washington one, the head of the state Department of Natural... Read Story ...

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 ...

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 ...

With fall weather dampening wildland fire conditions in Washington, officials are beginning to reflect on the fire season. Washington state saw more individual fires than last season, but fewer acres ...

CHELAN COUNTY, Wash — Wildfires across Washington state have burned more than 237,000 acres and counting, with 11 major fires currently burning. The Labor Mountain Fire, burning in and around Highway ...

PUYALLUP, Wash. — With wildfires burning across the state, health officials explain air quality in western Washington is not largely impacted despite smoke and even a red sun visible Thursday from ...

SPOKANE, Wash. — After the Washington legislature cut wildfire prevention and response funding last year, the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is setting its sights on next year's ...

With fall weather dampening wildland fire conditions in Washington, officials are beginning to reflect on the fire season. Washington state saw more individual fires than last season, but fewer acres ...