Wildfires are increasingly common in Western WA. Here’s what to expect this year

We spent almost $300 million last year putting out wildfires, and that was a fairly average season,” said the public lands ...
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‘We feel we’re ready’: WA Lands Commissioner says restored wildfire budget puts state in better shape for fire season

Washington has fully restored $60 million in wildfire preparedness funding that was cut last year, according to Commissioner ...
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Washington fire officials warn of early wildfire risk amid low snowpack

Fire officials in Washington are urging folks to take preventative measures for when fire season starts. It may be only spring, but wildfire season is already on the minds of officials across the ...
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Washington's low snowpack, potentially dry summer increase wildfire risk

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Heading into the 2026 wildfire season, Washington was on the verge of entering wildfire season with significantly fewer resources to prevent and fight fires. Last year, lawmakers cut ...
KHQ

Scientists voice concerns about El Niño's impact on wildfire risk in Washington state

Washington state officials are preparing for what could be a longer and drier wildfire season as El Niño conditions develop ...