fire season 2022 Archives - Northwest Public Broadcasting

Nakia Creek fire grows to just under 1800 acres

By Lauren Gallup October 18, 2022

Nakia Creek fire evacuation zones as of October 17, 2022. Image courtesy of the Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency.

Firefighting crews continue to build containment lines on the Nakia Creek fire, burning in southwestern Washington in Clark County. More than 28,000 homes in Clark County are still under Level Three, or go now, evacuation orders, which haven’t changed since Monday. Read More

Crews Depart As Williams Lake Fire Is Now 100% Contained

By Lauren Gallup August 11, 2022

Graphic of green tree with flames surrounding it.

The Williams Lake fire, burning just Southwest of Spokane, is now 100% contained. Crews working the blaze began departing on Wednesday, says Eric Keller, public information officer on the scene. The fire was downgraded to a type four incident today. Read More

Cow Canyon Fire 60% Contained

By Lauren Gallup August 11, 2022

Colored graphic of a tree with flames surrounding it.

The Cow Canyon fire, burning near the border of Yakima and Kittitas counties, is now 60% contained. Joel Brumm, public information officer for the fire incident command team, says crews have continued to make progress on the containment lines and extinguishing residual fire to reduce spread. Read More