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Where are the fires in WA? Here's a map of the wildfires burning across the state

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 ...
komonews

Wildfires ravage over 237K acres across Washington, threatening homes and highways

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 ...
komonews

Washington wildfires burn 250K+ acres, budget cuts may affect fire prevention efforts

TUMWATER, Wash. — Wildfires in Washington state have scorched more than a quarter-million acres this year, according to the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Public land officials and ...
KREM

Bill to prevent and fight wildfires in Washington approved by Legislature, heads to Inslee's desk

OLYMPIA, Wash. — A bill that sets aside $125 million to prevent and fight wildfires in Washington sailed through the state House and now goes to Gov. Jay Inslee for his signature. The House voted ...
MyNorthwest.com

October arrives, but Washington’s wildfire season continues

October has arrived, but Washington’s wildfire season is far from over. Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove toured the area near the Labor Mountain fire on Wednesday, one of ...
The Spokesman-Review

Washington’s active wildfires offer warning, state lands chief says

SEATTLE — Two wildfires burning east of the Cascade crest are now the state’s largest, and serve as a reminder that, despite rainy, fall weather in Western Washington, fire season rages on.
KGW8

14 large wildfires burn across Washington as crews face rugged terrain, shifting weather

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 ...
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Wildfires have now claimed 28 lives in California, Oregon and Washington

Wildfires continue to ravage the western United States, particularly in the Pacific Northwest, where 28 people have died and officials are bracing for more death. Hundreds of thousands of acres are ...
KREM

Wildfires burn across Washington as crews battle flames in Olympic, North Cascades and Chelan forests

HOODSPORT, Wash. — Fire crews are continuing to fight eight large wildfires across the Cascades and Olympics, as the state reckons with 14 in total. The Tunnel Creek fire, sparked by lightning, has ...
KING5

Wildfire smoke expected to drift over western Washington early this week

SEATTLE — Smoky skies are expected to return to western Washington this week. Wildfires continue to burn east of the Cascades, and KING 5's Weather team reports that offshore winds will bring some of ...
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Opinion: Wildfires don’t wait for Washington

Oftentimes you’ll see firefighters driving around in a big fire engine, responding to medical emergencies, fires or whatever a community needs. They’re the Swiss Army knife of emergency responders.