Confirmed deaths, 100,000+ evacuated: wildfires tear through B.C., Washington and California

Map shows where 'extreme' wildfires spreading rapidly in Washington, Oregon

Wildfires in Washington and Oregon have triggered evacuations as the Northwest remains the nation's busiest fire zone.

Confirmed deaths, 100,000+ evacuated: wildfires tear through B.C., Washington and California

Wind-driven wildfires in British Columbia, Washington and California forced more than 100,000 evacuations and killed at least two people over the weekend. RCMP confirmed a woman, 80, died in the Bald Range fire near Summerland, B.C., which prompted a provincewide state of emergency and swept up roughly 40 migrant farmworkers mid-harvest. In Washington, Spokane-area fires neared full containment as thousands of residents began returning home. In …

Washington Guard Continues Statewide Wildfire Support

AUGUST 11, 2026 — As wildfires burn across the state, the Washington National Guard continues to provide aviation, hand crew and security support to communities and firefighters working to contain the fires. Since the wildfire response began July 19, Washington National Guard aviation crews have flown 225 flight hours, dropping more than 1,400 buckets and nearly 1.2 million gallons of water on fires across eastern and central Washington. While w…

Government Grants Washington State Governor's Request For Help Battling Wildfires, Christian Ministries Plan Responses - Elizabeth Delaney

Government Grants Washington State Governor's Request For Help Battling Wildfires, Christian Ministries Plan Responses, Elizabeth Delaney - Read breaking news headlies with a Christian perspective and commentary from Elizabeth Delaney.