smoke

Legislation in the Washington House (HB 1578) is seeking to better prepare the state's communities for the impacts of wildfire smoke. The bill, which has bipartisan support, focuses on those communities in Washington which face greater risks during and after wildfires...

The fire sent a large plume of smoke into the air that could be seen for miles

The fire broke out at an abandoned home in Downtown Pasco

The blaze broke out Wednesday night and sent smoke and flames high into the air.

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources has scheduled a prescribed burn for 200 acres of state land located outside of Naches.  DNR said that burn may start as soon as Thursday.  The burn will focus on 145 acres of state Department of Fish and Wildlife land and 55 acres of DNR property.  While the hope is...

On Monday afternoon, higher winds are forecasted to blow some of this smoke out of the region.

A total of 19 firefighters responded to the scene.

Areas in Wenatchee have seen the most improvement in smoke levels.

Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla, Yakima, Columbia and Kittitas Counties have air quality alert.

The alert due to smoke and haze has been extended.