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 acres. Multiple wildfires are burning across the Washington state. (UnSplash) About Little Giant fire and current status … Read more
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 p.m. EDT, the National Weather Service in Norman said the fire warning for the Velma area … Read more
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 broke out near the Cold Creek Trail in Somersett, in Washoe County, Nevada on Saturday afternoon. The … Read more
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 County, WA. (UnSplash) A Level 3 “GO NOW” evacuation order is currently in effect for areas … Read more
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 evening, according to authorities. The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post, “All evacuation orders … Read more
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 Athabascan Tribal Governments) squad of firefighters, local fire departments, and numerous Division of Forestry & Fire Protection engines, as … Read more
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 been issued for Zones SDC-1399, SDC-1400, SDC-1401, SDC-1442, and SDC-1446. Per Incident Command, the … Read more
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 Sur, while firefighters continue battling multiple large incidents across the Pacific Northwest. (Representational) (Unsplash) Evacuation orders have been issued for communities … Read more
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 Aug. 1. Prosecutors added four charges after Farinacci told investigators he had started about 25 fires since July 2025; detectives … Read more
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 (Unsplash/ representative image) A helicopter crew at the … Read more