This story was updated with the latest wildfire numbers on October 1, 2025, at around 2:30 p.m. Wet and unsettled weather in the forecast could both help and hinder firefighting efforts as wildfires ...
The Bear Gulch Fire in Washington's Olympic National Forest has burned nearly 20,000 acres with minimal containment. Smoke from the fire is contributing to unhealthy air quality across the Pacific ...
SEATTLE — Two wildfires burning east of the Cascade crest are now the state’s largest, and serve as a reminder that, despite rainy, fall weather in Western Washington, fire season rages on.
A complex of fires in north-central Washington has burned about 379 square miles — more than four times the size of Seattle — making it the largest wildfire in the state since record-keeping started.
The Bear Gulch fire in Olympic National Forest grew to more than 16,500 acres due to recent strong winds and warm conditions. Air quality in the surrounding areas has ranged from good to hazardous, ...