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Could Trump budget cuts hurt WA wildfire fighting efforts? We asked an expert

The dispute over the State, Private and Tribal Forestry funding could leave the Washington Natural Resources Department ...

Washington wildfire fighting efforts ‘finally' get $20 million after delays

The Trump administration held back on distributing $280 million in federal funds to forestry agencies across the country.

Wildfire burns through northern suburb of Greece's capital Athens and residents are told to evacuate

ATHENS, Greece — A wildfire burned through a northern suburb of the Greek capital of Athens on Saturday and some residents ...
Caters Clips on MSN5d

Massive Wildfire Triggers Evacuations in Washington State

A fast-moving wildfire on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge has exploded to over 10,700 acres, destroying at ...

Wildfire along Columbia River now 14% contained as officials warn residents to be cautious

A wildfire burning along Washington’s border with Oregon was 13% contained as of Thursday morning, as more than 900 fire personnel worked to contain a blaze that has so far burned more than 11,000 ...

Washington state enforces burn ban amid escalating wildfire threats

OLYMPIA, Wash — The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has enacted a burn ban on all forest lands it ...

Washington opens wildfire surveillance feeds to public as fire season ramps up

Washington officials are streaming surveillance camera feeds from 21 locations, allowing the public to remotely monitor for ...

Western Washington braces for more heat amid severe drought conditions

Western Washington is experiencing a return of hot summer temperatures, with highs reaching 90 degrees in some areas over the ...
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Wildfire in Columbia River Gorge is now WA’s largest

The wildfire burning along Highway 14 in the Columbia River Gorge is the state’s largest fire, covering 11,248 acres as of ...

Drop in state funding for WA’s work to prevent severe wildfires is stoking concerns

If state funding for forest health and wildfire prevention isn’t ramped back up in the next legislative session, it could hinder efforts to prevent severe fires in the coming years, Washington’s top ...