fires

(Olympia, WA)  --  Washington's wildfire season was the lightest in a decade.  Just over 140-thousand acres burned.  However, 2020 and 2021 were the second and third-worst fire seasons in the state's history.  Washington Commissioner of Public Lands Hillary Franz says a combination of DNR equipment, aerial firefighting assets, personnel along with a wet and rainy spring helped keep the number of a

That's right, it's not just an absurd joke in the movie Spinal Tap.

Fortunately, no issues were created, but don't stop in the middle of a highway to take pics.

Thanks to the Grant County Fire Marshall, we can share this website that shows restrictions due to burn bans, wildfire dangers, and more. Good to know if you're heading into the boondocks.

Prosser Police Need Your Help to Identify Yahoos Setting Fires

Our neck of the woods is the only area in the state that's seeing red.

Will the grapes be "smoky"?

Poor air, hazardous air, stuck here most of week.

North winds shifting to west, bringing a lot of smoke with them.

Department of Natural Resources manages all lands that are not Federal in state.

Several fires are still burning and the Washington Department of Transportation is reporting several road closures.

Warm weather paired with cold fronts are expected to glide by, creating winds and high fire danger.