Dry Conditions, Gusty Winds Contribute to More Active than Normal Wildfire Season in Washington

Relief efforts for Northwest fires: ‘The whole rez is on fire’

As wildfires burn through Native nations in Oregon and Washington, communities across both states have banded together to set up sites to donate and support families impacted by the fires.

Wildfires in Oregon, Washington stretch resources to the limit

As wildfires scorch Oregon and Washington, the Northwest Coordination Center is working to get firefighters and other firefighting resources where they are needed most.

Dry conditions, gusty winds contribute to more active than normal wildfire season in Washington

The Pacific Northwest faces an intense wildfire season, with nearly 150,000 acres burned and lightning strikes contributing to several large fires.

Evacuations ordered, structures threatened in Washington Terrace fire

A large vegetation fire is currently burning in Washington Terrace, although few details about the fire and its cause are known.

Washington state wildfires growing in size, forcing evacuations

Dry conditions across the state have prompted Red Flag Watches and Warnings, as a series of wildfires continues to grow across Washington.

Wildfires Blaze Through Pacific Northwest Reservations - Underscore Native News

Note: This report is based on the most recent updates as of 1:53 p.m. PST, July 27. Please refer to local government and fire agency websites and social media for the most timely information regarding evacuations. Firefighters, pilots and equipment operators are mobilized across much of Indian Country in Washington and Oregon, to rein in wildfires that have endangered many tribal communities. In a statement issued Monday by the Confederated Trib…