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Wildfire
Schneider Springs Fire surpasses 50% containment after 56 days
NILE, Wash. — After 56 days of fire suppression efforts on the Schneider Springs Fire, crews have finally surpassed 50% containment on the 107,118-acre wildfire burning natural land in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. According to a release from crews on…
Woman arrested on suspicion of starting California blaze
REDDING, Calif. (AP) — A San Francisco Bay Area woman has been arrested on suspicion of starting a wildfire that spread rapidly through a rural area, prompting evacuations orders Thursday in a Northern California community, authorities said.
Schneider Springs Fire: Evacuation zones shift along Highway 410
NILE, Wash. — After warmer weather conditions slightly advanced the growth of the Schneider Springs Fire, Yakima Valley Emergency Management is ushering in new evacuation parameters for the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Per YVEM, Level 2 (GET SET) Evacuations are set…
Schneider Springs Fire containment improves with precipitation
YAKIMA, Wash. — Now 31% contained after 47 days of firefighting efforts, the Schneider Springs Fire has partially dulled thanks to cooler temperatures and recent precipitation in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. This afforded fire crews an opportunity to improve containment…
Eastern Washington DNR lands to reopen on Thursday
The announcement is scheduled to come out at 10 a.m.
Crowds gather to protest President Joe Biden's Idaho visit
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — More than 1,000 protesters gathered in Boise, Idaho, on Monday morning during a visit by President Joe Biden to express their displeasure about his coronavirus plan, the election and other issues.
Biden visits Idaho; will survey fire damage, push spending plan w/ tax hikes
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — President Joe Biden is promoting his administration’s use of a wartime law to aid in wildfire preparedness Monday during a Western swing in which he's surveying damage in California and meeting with fire officials in Idaho.
Firefighters focus on protecting homes from the Schneider Springs Fire
NACHES, Wash. — Firefighters are focused on protecting homes along the northern perimeter of the Schneider Springs Fire, which grew more than 2,000 acres in less…
"Go Now!" Evacuations expanded in Schneider Springs Fire
Everyone west of Highway 410 to Bumping Lake needs to grab family members, pets, and important documents — and get out as the Schneider Springs…
Schneider Springs Fire generates heavy smoke over Yakima highways
NILE, Wash. — Wildfires thrive under hot and dry weather conditions, which is why crews are working tirelessly to improve containment on the Schneider Springs Fire burning natural land in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. While people and structures are…
Air Quality Index values return to unhealthy levels for the Yakima Valley
YAKIMA, Wash. — Air quality in Yakima went from “good” to “unhealthy" Tuesday morning as the Schneider Springs Fire continues to burn to the west. The fire has now consumed 94,206 Acres and is sitting at 14% containment. "The Northwest…
Green Ridge Fire now 40% contained; minimal growth over last week
PENDLETON, Ore. -- The Green Ridge Fire continues to make steady progress towards containment. The fire is now 40% contained, and grew just over 1,000 acres in the past week. According to a press release on Saturday, firefighters continue to…
Schneider Springs Fire scorched more than 84,500 acres in one month, 10% contained
YAKIMA CO., Wash. -- Firefighters have improved containment of the Schneider Springs Fire in Yakima County that has burned more than 84,500 acres in one month. RELATED: Schneider Springs Fire 8% contained, over 82,000 acres burned in Yakima County According…
Fire officials need help to prevent wildfires over Labor Day weekend
Fire officials are asking for the public's help in not adding to the growing list of wildfires burning across Washington state by being careful in…
Walmart will donate up to $10 million for natural disaster relief
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — In light of the devastating impact of Hurricane Ida across the southern, and now northeastern United States, Walmart is matching every donation dollar-for-dollar up to $5 million for natural disaster relief. According to a press memo issued…
GALLERY: Orphaned bear cubs burned in wildfires rehabilitated by PAWS
LYNNWOOD, Wash. — Hundreds of thousands of acres are burning across Eastern Washington, destroying natural habitats and displacing animals of all kinds. The PAWS Wildlife Center is drawing attention to injured and orphaned bear cubs who've lost their homes…
UPDATE: Level 3 evacuations downgraded for residents near Monument Hill Fire in Grant County
UPDATE (8:40 a.m.) -- The Grant County Sheriff's Office says residents that were told to evacuate due to the Monument Hill Fire can return to their homes. Officials gave an update Wednesday morning that Level 3 evacuations were downgraded to…
Schneider Springs Fire 8% contained, over 82,000 acres burned in Yakima County
YAKIMA CO., Wash. -- Officials are holding a virtual public meeting Tuesday night to give an update on the Schneider Springs Fire in Yakima County that has burned over 82,000 acres. Fire officials say the fire remains eight percent contained…
Schneider Springs Fire likely to grow overnight with high winds, low humidity
NACHES, Wash. — The Schneider Springs Fire is expected to increase Monday night as weather experts project higher than normal winds, high temperatures and…
Schneider Springs Fire evacuations reduced as fire tops 80k acres
NILE, Wash. — Approaching a month of activity, the Schneider Springs Fire has surpassed 80,000 acres in damages across natural land near the border of Yakima and Kittitas Counties. In light of recent firefighting efforts and increased resources, officials…
Lick Creek Fire now 100% contained; evacuation areas partially lifted
PENDLETON, Ore. -- Crews have worked to contain 100% of Lick Creek Fire, which has burned a total of 80,431 acres. The fire started Wednesday, July 7th, according to the Northwest Incident Management…
Schneider Springs Fire surpasses 75k acres; reaches 8% containment
NILE, Wash. — The Schneider Springs Fire, an extensive wildfire burning a remote section of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, has surpassed 75,000 acres in roughly 23 days of activity. Located 18 miles northwest of Naches, this wildfire is burning…
Containment improves on Schneider Springs Fire in Yakima County, 73,403 acres burned
YAKIMA CO., Wash. -- Firefighters have improved containment on the Schneider Springs Fire that has burned more than 73,000 acres in Yakima County. On Thursday, officials said the fire burning northwest of Naches has burned 73,403 acres and is…
