wildfires 2023 Archives - Northwest Public Broadcasting

Seven fires burning in Olympic National Park; one evidence of what could come with climate change

By Lauren Gallup September 20, 2023

Smoke plume from Delabarre Fire on Sept. 16, 2023. (Courtesy: InciWeb)

Visible from the smoke they’re emitting, seven fires are burning within the wilderness of Olympic National Park on the Olympic Peninsula. Lightning strikes ignited the fires Aug. 28 and all were burning relatively small until this past weekend, when the Delabarre fire took advantage of hot, dry conditions and took off like a bandit, growing to over 3,500 acres. Read More

Wildfires can impact your mental health

By Johanna Bejarano September 6, 2023

Wildfires can be frightening and result in overflowing emotions. Fear, anxiety and even depression can arise before, during and after these natural disasters, but specialists say there are still resources to cope with the trauma that environmental emergencies can cause. Read More

Evacuations remain in place as crews battle Sourdough Fire

By Lauren Gallup August 7, 2023

Aerial view of the Sourdough Fire burning in Whatcom County. Credit: InciWeb

Air and ground crews continue to fight the Sourdough fire burning in Whatcom County, which had grown to 1,440 acres as of Monday. The fire is burning in a remote area where the terrain is rugged and steep, which is why crews are attacking the fire from the sky, said Mark Enty, public information officer for Northwest Incident Management Team 10. Read More