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Hot, dry temperatures mean critical fire conditions for Washington

(Runtime 1:04)It’s bone dry and blisteringly hot across Washington state, which means the chances of a spark growing to a large fire are higher this time…

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Drought conditions lead to several new, large fires in Washington, Oregon

As new, large fires have started in Oregon and Washington this past week, lightning has started fewer fires this season, according to the Washington…

Aircraft flying over the Tunnel Five fire in the Columbia River Gorge.

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Dry conditions and wind fuel Northwest wildfires

There’s a red flag warning and heat advisories in place throughout several areas of the Northwest, along with several growing wildfires. The situation,…