September 12, 2022 18 large fires burning in Oregon and Washington Up to 18 fires burned in Oregon and Washington last weekend, leading to evacuations and targeted power outages in Oregon. Nearly 5,000 people are on the ground fighting the fires.
September 12, 2022 Oregon adopts California fire tactics, shuts down power Oregon adopted California fire tactics and shut down power service to manage wildfire risks. While power shut-offs are common in California, it’s new to the Pacific Northwest.
September 11, 2022 Mosquito Fire in California spreads to over 41,400 acres, forces thousands to evacuate The Mosquito Fire has scorched over 41,400 acres east of Sacramento, California, and has forced thousands to evacuate nearby communities as the flames spread.
September 10, 2022 California heat wave broken by storm as air quality degrades due to wildfires California saw relief from record heat this weekend due to a tropical storm. However, wildfires continued to burn, pushing smoke over northern communities.
September 9, 2022 US Forest Service resumes prescribed burns after 3-month hiatus The U.S. Forest Service is resuming prescribed fires after a three-month pause after a devastating wildfire burned through remote communities near Las Vegas and New Mexico.
September 9, 2022 California, Southwest to experience rain, flooding from Tropical Storm Kay Wet weather is forecast in the West this weekend as Tropical Storm Kay brings heavy rainfall and flash flooding. Meanwhile, heavy snow is expected in parts of Montana.Â
September 7, 2022 Idaho wildfire threatens homes, cabins near Alturas Lake The Ross Fork Fire in Idaho is threatening homes and cabins near Alturas Lake. The wildfire was originally sparked by lightning in mid-August, but conditions has worsened over the weekend.
September 7, 2022 Idaho wildfire explodes to over 26,000 acres, forces evacuations The Ross Creek Fire in central Idaho grew to 26,020 acres Tuesday night, threatening structures and forcing evacuations in nearby Smiley Creek and Alturas Lake, officials said.
September 7, 2022 Record heat bakes California, High Plains, with some relief coming Widespread heat brought record temperatures to the West at the beginning of the week. Relief is forecast later this week as Hurricane Kay and a cold front arrive.
September 6, 2022 More task forces arrive to fight Oregon wildfire Two additional task forces arrived to tackle the Double Creek fire in northeastern Oregon, bringing the total number of firefighters to 401.