This story was updated with the latest wildfire numbers on October 13, 2025, at around 3:30 p.m. As fall sets in, many of the state's wildfires are nearing containment, though a few continue to grow ...

The Bear Gulch Fire in Washington's Olympic National Forest has burned nearly 20,000 acres with minimal containment. Smoke from the fire is contributing to unhealthy air quality across the Pacific ...

The Bear Gulch fire in Olympic National Forest grew to more than 16,500 acres due to recent strong winds and warm conditions. Air quality in the surrounding areas has ranged from good to hazardous, ...

SEATTLE — Two wildfires burning east of the Cascade crest are now the state’s largest, and serve as a reminder that, despite rainy, fall weather in Western Washington, fire season rages on.

As of today, the overwhelming majority of Washington is experiencing drought, and our state is bracing for another devastating wildfire season. Once rare and seasonal, wildfires are now a yearlong ...

The Bear Gulch Fire in the Olympic National Forest has scorched nearly 20,000 acres and remains just 5 percent contained, sending thick plumes of smoke across the Pacific Northwest. It is one of a ...