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Water-dropping aircraft are a key part of efforts to fight wildfires. And with the 2025 season especially fiery, these pilots have stayed busy.
Two months after the Rowena Fire destroyed dozens of homes, cleanup efforts remain on pause until the county can secure ...
Reporters got an in-depth look at the recovery efforts in the Columbia River Gorge on Tuesday as cleanup from the Rowena Fire continues.
The first phase of cleanup has started in Wasco County after the devastating Rowena fire. Crews are removing propane tanks, paint cans and other hazardous materials.
The governor declared the state of emergency on June 20, with an expiration date of July 30. It's now extended through Nov. 2.
Specialized cleanup crews are helping families return to their homes and businesses as fast and safely as possible more than a month after the devastating Rowena Fire destroyed more than 50 homes.
The state of Washington will get about $20 million for wildfire fighting efforts after a months-long delay, a Washington congresswoman confirmed Thursday.
Shady Fire started just before 3 p.m. Friday, July 25, near the intersection of Avenue 54 and Shady Lane near Coachella.
According to Whitney, neither program makes up a significant portion of the Washington Department of Natural Resources’ budget, but both are important to its fire management efforts.