Washington State fire map: Where are wildfires burning right now? Evacuation and containment updates
Multiple wildfires are currently burning across Washington state, with some of the fires covering large areas and affecting nearby communities. The Little Giant Fire and Sinlahekin Fire are among the largest, with each having burned more than 160,000…
Velma, OK fire evacuation map: Dangerous wildfire spreads in Stephens County; videos surface
Update: The wildfire that broke out near Velma, Oklahoma, on Monday afternoon grew to about 149 acres by evening. Evacuations have since been lifted, according to the Velma fire chief. Dangerous wildfire burning in Velma, Oklahoma. (UnSplash) At 3:50…
Reno Hawk Fire evacuation map: Wildfire spreads near Somersett; Peavine Peak, Verdi, Mogul and Cold Springs on alert
Update: By 5:51 p.m. EDT, the Hawk Fire had burned more than 2,500 acres near Somersett, Nevada, according to Watch Duty. Fresh evacuation warnings have also been issued in Sierra County. Representational. (Unsplash) Initial report: A large wildfire…
Mabton Colwash Fire evacuation map: Wildfire spreads in Yakima County; Glade Road on alert
Update: The Colwash Fire, which broke out in Yakima County on Saturday morning, has rapidly grown to 4,000 acres, according to Watch Duty. Evacuation warnings have been issued as the wildfire continues to spread. Wildfire burning in Mabton, Yakima…
Grass Valley Clover Fire: Evacuation map, updates as blaze burns in Nevada County near Alta Sierra
Update: All evacuation orders related to the Clover Fire in Nevada County have been lifted, authorities confirmed. Wildfire burning in Nevada County, California. (UnSplash) The firewhich broke out Friday morning, had burned more than 12 acres by the…
Tok Mukluk Fire: Evacuation map, latest updates as blaze grows near Alaska Highway in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
Update: The fire is now 100 acres per the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). fast-moving wildfire in Tok, Alaska has prompted evacuation orders. (Unsplash/ Representational) As of 2:25pm local time, nine smokejumpers, the CATG (Council of…
Sorrento Valley fire: Evacuation map, latest updates as San Diego blaze spreads
Update (7:43pm EDT): The fire has now grown to 130 acres, per Incident Command cited by Watch Duty. A vegetation fire burning near Sorrento Valley in San Diego has led to multiple road closures and evacuations. (UnSplash) New Evacuation Warnings have…
Wildfire evacuation 101: 5 things to do before you are told to leave
Residents across the western United States are facing another dangerous wildfire season. This year, large blazes have been burning across California, Oregon and Washington. Evacuation orders have been issued for communities near California’s Big…
Spokane County wildfires update: Old Trails Fire evacuation, containment details as Aaron Farinacci faces arson charges
Spokane fire suspect Aaron Farinacci now faces five first-degree arson charges as firefighters continue containing three major wildfires in Washington. The 37-year-old is accused of starting the Old Trails Firewhich destroyed hundreds of structures on…
Burbank Walnut Fire: Map and evacuation updates as blaze burns near Wildwood Canyon Road
Update 6:53pm EDT: The Walnut Fire has grown to around 20 acres and is spreading at a moderate pace through medium to heavy brush, as per Watch Duty. Officials say the fire could grow to as much as 50 acres within the next hour. Burbank Walnut Fire…