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The Morrison Shelter was wrapped in protective fabric on Friday and operations reduced the amount of fuel near the shelter before the approaching edge of the main fire reached the area on Monday. An engine from the Mount Hood National Forest assisted. In the foreground, a yellow portable water tank is available to provide a water source for work in this area.

Williams Mine Fire continues to burn in fire scars in Gifford Pinchot National Forest

The Morrison Shelter was wrapped in protective fabric on Friday and operations reduced the amount of fuel near the shelter before the approaching edge of the main fire reached the area on Monday. An engine from the Mount Hood National Forest assisted. In the foreground, a yellow portable water tank is available to provide a water source for work in this area.

September 4, 2024, 10:50am Clark County News

Ignited by lightning a month ago, the Williams Mine Fire on the south side of Mount Adams continues to burn with approximately 170 firefighters battling the 12,661-acre blaze. Read story

Smoke from the Taylor Bridge wildfire rises east of Cle Elum, Washington. That 2012 wildfire burned many homes between Cle Elum and Ellensburg.

Keeping the flames at bay when there’s just one way out in a wildfire

Smoke from the Taylor Bridge wildfire rises east of Cle Elum, Washington. That 2012 wildfire burned many homes between Cle Elum and Ellensburg.

August 23, 2024, 1:33pm Latest News Free

Darren Higashiyama gets paid to dwell on worst-case scenarios. Read story

FILE - In this photo provided by the Deschutes County Sherriff’s Office, smoke rises from a wildfire near La Pine, Ore., Tuesday, June 25, 2024. (Sgt.

Wildfires are increasing toxic mercury in streams in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, study finds

FILE - In this photo provided by the Deschutes County Sherriff’s Office, smoke rises from a wildfire near La Pine, Ore., Tuesday, June 25, 2024. (Sgt.

August 15, 2024, 7:50am Latest News

Wildfires have been burning across Idaho this summer, and their list of harmful impacts is long, from worsening health conditions because of smoke to challenges recovering millions in costs to fight them. Read story

Williams Mine Fire on the southwest flank of Mount Adams in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest continues to grow.

Fire on flank of Mount Adams in Gifford Pinchot National Forest grows to 10,000 acres

Williams Mine Fire on the southwest flank of Mount Adams in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest continues to grow.

August 13, 2024, 1:06pm Clark County News

The Williams Mine Fire on the southwest flank of Mount Adams in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest has grown to more than 10,500 acres. Officials reported Tuesday that firefighters have established a southern containment line and stopped southerly movement of the blaze. Read story

The Williams Mine Fire on Aug. 9.

Wildfire creates closures in Gifford Pinchot National Forest

The Williams Mine Fire on Aug. 9.

August 9, 2024, 2:54pm Latest News

More than 5,500 acres are burning on the southwest flank of Mount Adams in the4-day-old Williams Mine Fire in the southern Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Read story

The Swawilla Fire, currently burning on more than 50,000 acres in Central Washington, is one of the largest wildfires in the state. Smoke from wildfires like this one can affect fertility, according to a new study.

OHSU study finds wildfire smoke impacts fertility; Clark County residents included in research

The Swawilla Fire, currently burning on more than 50,000 acres in Central Washington, is one of the largest wildfires in the state. Smoke from wildfires like this one can affect fertility, according to a new study.

August 8, 2024, 6:06am Clark County Health

A study published by Oregon Health & Science University in January revealed poor air quality from wildfires can impact the reproductive health of patients living in the Pacific Northwest — including those receiving fertility treatment. Read story

The Big Horn fire is burning on 50,000 acres in the eastern Columbia River Gorge between Goldendale and Boardman.

Wildfires burn more than 2 million acres nationwide; 182,000 burning in Washington

The Big Horn fire is burning on 50,000 acres in the eastern Columbia River Gorge between Goldendale and Boardman.

July 31, 2024, 7:48am Latest News

As of Monday morning, there are 102 large active wildfires being managed nationwide, burning an estimated 2 million acres according to the National Interagency Fire Center. In Washington, there are around 182,300 acres burning. Read story

Pacific Power crews are using drones to monitor equipment and facilities to prevent forest fires.

Drones deployed to help prevent wildfires in Southwest Washington

Pacific Power crews are using drones to monitor equipment and facilities to prevent forest fires.

July 25, 2024, 6:36pm Clark County News

Pacific Power is using drones this summer to inspect equipment and facilities in Washington, Oregon and California in the hopes of preventing forest fires. Read story

The Durkee Fire, seen here at the Huntington Exit off Interstate 84 in eastern Oregon, is burning on 244,842 acres as of Wednesday afternoon.

Oregon wildfire is the largest in the U.S.; officials warn an impending storm could make it worse

The Durkee Fire, seen here at the Huntington Exit off Interstate 84 in eastern Oregon, is burning on 244,842 acres as of Wednesday afternoon.

July 24, 2024, 1:45pm Latest News

Powerful winds and hundreds of lightning strikes from thunderstorms rattled eastern Oregon and Idaho Wednesday afternoon, cutting power and stoking fires, including one in Oregon that is already the largest active blaze in the nation. Read story

Fire restrictions in effect for Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

July 15, 2024, 5:53pm Clark County News

The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area is banning campfires, smoking and several other public use activities amid increased fire danger and dry weather conditions. Read story