Monday, March 31, 2025
Rain showers this evening with overcast skies overnight. Low 42F. ESE winds shifting to WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%..
Rain showers this evening with overcast skies overnight. Low 42F. ESE winds shifting to WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Updated: March 30, 2025 @ 3:54 pm
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Shoofly Fire on the afternoon of July 8.
Provided photo/U.S. Forest ServiceLAKE WENATCHEE — Firefighters responded to a fire 25 miles west of Lake Wenatchee on the southeast slope of Shoofly Mountain.
Top Lake and Heather Lake Trails were threatened as a result of the fire, according to a U.S. Forest Service Facebook post from Monday. Air and ground firefighting resources have implemented a "full suppression strategy" to control the fire, according to the post.
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WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley is among the top three metro areas in the country where most residents live in high-risk wildfire zones, highlighting the growing threat as wildfire seasons he… Read moreWildfire risk increasing in Wenatchee and East Wenatchee areas
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LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles fires have forced thousands to evacuate indefinitely from their homes, often without necessary medications or medical devices. Here's what to do if you find yours… Read moreWhat to do if you have to evacuate without your medications
LOS ANGELES — The most serious red flag fire weather warning was issued by the National Weather Service for swaths of Los Angeles and Ventura counties starting before dawn Tuesday, underlining… Read moreWeather service issues its most severe fire warning for LA as winds pick up
LOS ANGELES — The allegations flew as fast as the flames. The Palisades fire raging through the coastal mountains of Los Angeles, rich and powerful critics said, wouldn’t have been quite so de… Read moreCould better brush clearance have helped slow the spread of the Palisades fire?
LOS ANGELES — An unprecedented four-day fire siege that damaged or destroyed 9,000 structures and killed at least 10 people showed signs of finally easing Friday as winds lessened and firefigh… Read moreAfter an unprecedented four-day siege, LA firefighters make progress against Palisades, Eaton fires
LOS ANGELES — More than a thousand homes, businesses and other buildings have burned and at least two people are dead in wildfires burning across L.A. County, making this one of the most destr… Read moreMore than 1,000 structures burned, 2 dead in LA County wildfires
The state agency charged with developing codes for commercial and residential buildings in Washington says a new law took away its power to update rules protecting homes from the threat of wildfires. Read moreThe latest fight over rules to protect homes from wildfire
OKANOGAN-WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST — The teeth of the mower chewed through a stand of small trees and shrubs 30 miles from Mount Rainier and belched out a brown cloud of dirt and wood chips. Read moreCan WA hack and burn its way out of a future of megafires?
NCW — The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest plans to burn more than 13,000 acres of forest and debris piles this fall and winter in prescribed fires from Yakima County to Okanogan County. Read moreNCW prescribed burns starting soon
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WENATCHEE — Plumes of smoke coming from the Stemilt Community Forest, about 16 miles outside the City of Wenatchee, may be visible this week as part of a prescribed burn. Read morePrescribed burn planned for this week outside Wenatchee
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One of the most vexing challenges facing North Central Washington communities is the potential of catastrophic wildfires fueled by a changing climate and drought conditions. We’ve had first-ha… Read moreFilm, discussion highlight ways to address wildfire risks
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WENATCHEE — In 1998, Bill and Kay Larson moved into their home on Maiden Lane in Wenatchee shortly after getting married. Over the years, they’ve seen an increase in wildfires but never worrie… Read moreLarsons use Firewise to stay safe after losing home in 2015 fire
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CASHMERE — A fire that started in a pole barn Monday morning spread to nearby brush, ultimately burning 12 acres. Read moreLive updates | Wynnie Fire contained at 12 acres
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1 p.m. Thursday Read moreBlewett Pass reopens after fire
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Darren Higashiyama gets paid to dwell on worst-case scenarios. Read moreKeeping the flames at bay when there’s just one way out in a wildfire
CHELAN — Evacuations for the Stayman Flats Fire outside Chelan are expected to be removed on Saturday. Read moreAuthorities to lift evacuations from Stayman Flats Fire
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STEHEKIN — Stehekin is back open to visitors. Read moreStehekin evacuation levels reduced, open to tourists
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CASHMERE — A brush fire ignited Wednesday morning in Cashmere, burning one acre. Read moreUpdate | Nahahum Canyon Fire contained at 1 acre
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Firefighters responded to a brush fire reported Tuesday afternoon southwest of Chelan that prompted Level 3 evacuations — leave now. Read moreUpdate | Evacuations reduced again on Stayman Flats Fire
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STEHEKIN — The evacuation levels in the Pioneer Fire were reduced Sunday but visitors hoping to see Stehekin are still not allowed. Read moreEvacuation levels lowered in Pioneer Fire; visitors to Stehekin not allowed
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NCW — Two Chelan County fires reported during a thunderstorm Saturday evening prompted Level 1 evacuation advisories. Read moreThunderstorm sparks fires in NCW
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STEHEKIN — Crews have upped containment of the Pioneer Fire to nearly 25% as fire growth has pushed away from Stehekin. Read morePioneer Fire 23% contained as air and ground work continues
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STEHEKIN — By threatening a tiny resort community nestled at the base of a steep mountain range and accessible only by boat, air and foot, the Pioneer Fire presents an uncommon set of challeng… Read morePioneer Fire persists despite 'best shot' of fire crews
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NCW — The Chelan and Douglas counties area saw more than a dozen fire starts over the weekend after a lightning storm began Friday — most of these fires were small, less than a 10th of an acre. Read moreLightning storm triggers more than a dozen wildfires in Chelan and Douglas counties
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STEHEKIN — The Pioneer Fire has pushed past the Stehekin landing and continues to spread toward the Stehekin River Valley as hazardous weather moved into the area. Read morePioneer Fire grows, high winds and lightning possible
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OLYMPIA — On Friday, Gov. Jay Inslee issued his fourth emergency proclamation of the year, this time in response to the wildfires that have spread across Washington state this summer. The proc… Read moreGov. Inslee proclaimed statewide emergency amid WA's wildfire surge. Here's what to know
STEHEKIN — The Pioneer Fire continues to grow but remained south of Hazard Creek near Stehekin Thursday as crews add protections to the community. Read morePioneer Fire threatens Stehekin, containment efforts ramp up amid heat warning
ORONDO — The Beebe Cliff Fire that spread to nearby steep hillsides north of Orondo burned more than 100 acres Wednesday afternoon. Read moreBeebe Cliff Fire contained after burning 110 acres
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5:15 p.m. Wednesday Read moreUpdate: 2nd-alarm brush fire near Orondo prompts air support and evacuations
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STEHEKIN — Level 3 evacuation orders — leave now — were issued to the Stehekin Valley at 8 a.m. Sunday by Chelan County Emergency Management. Read moreStehekin residents told to evacuate as Pioneer Fire grows
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Hundreds of thousands of acres are ablaze, dozens of buildings destroyed and thousands of Oregonians face evacuation orders as firefighters battle several dozen large wildfires across Oregon, … Read moreFirefighters in Oregon battle biggest blaze in country, with thousands facing evacuation orders
12:30 p.m. Friday Read moreUpdate: Crews mopping up Cashmere house fire spreads into hills
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