Washington wildfires

Washington's wildfire emergency proclamation now covers twelve counties across the state. People who lost homes to fires can access immediate cash assistance and monthly family support through September.

Livestock producers hit by wildfires in Oregon and Washington now have access to Conservation Reserve Program acres for emergency haying and grazing relief.

Wildfire season in the Pacific Northwest is running well ahead of normal, and the numbers behind that fact are hard to ignore.

BLM lands across Oregon and Washington are under fire restrictions right now. Officials say smoke and fire conditions can change quickly, so checking local closures before heading out is worth the extra minute.

Orchardists, ranchers, and crop farmers across the drought- and fire-hit Northwest are being urged to contact their local USDA office now — several assistance programs have deadlines tied to when losses occurred.

A network of cameras using artificial intelligence is now watching for smoke across BLM lands in Oregon and Washington — and fire chiefs say catching a fire in its first minutes makes all the difference.

Oregon and Washington BLM lands are under fire restrictions this 4th of July weekend, with fireworks, sky lanterns, and certain ammunition all banned as officials warn this fire season has already caused significant loss.

As fire dangers rise, Oregon and Washington enforce restrictions on BLM lands. Officials remind everyone that one spark can lead to wildfires and urge residents to stay prepared.

With summer just a few weeks away, new fire restrictions are rolling out to keep our communities safe from wildfires. Here’s what you need to know.

This year’s wildfire forecast shows a drop in total fires, but don’t let that fool you — intensity may be the real story.