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September 14, 2022

Montana wildfire spreads over 1K acres; personnel can't safely fight on ground

A wildfire in western Montana has continued to grow, burning more than 1,000 acres. Air quality in the state has reached unhealthy levels, according to officials.

September 13, 2022

Air quality in Montana deteriorates due to wildfire smoke

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality warned residents on Monday that wildfire smoke had contributed to unhealthy air quality levels in western counties.

September 12, 2022

Power restored back in Oregon

Oregon restored power service after a weekend of fire and high winds. Oregon’s power shut-offs were adopted from California, a tactic to manage wildfire risks.

September 12, 2022

18 large fires burning in Oregon and Washington

Up to 18 fires burned in Oregon and Washington last weekend, leading to evacuations and targeted power outages in Oregon. Nearly 5,000 people are on the ground fighting the fires.

September 12, 2022

Oregon adopts California fire tactics, shuts down power

Oregon adopted California fire tactics and shut down power service to manage wildfire risks. While power shut-offs are common in California, it’s new to the Pacific Northwest.

September 11, 2022

Mosquito Fire in California spreads to over 41,400 acres, forces thousands to evacuate

The Mosquito Fire has scorched over 41,400 acres east of Sacramento, California, and has forced thousands to evacuate nearby communities as the flames spread.

September 10, 2022

California heat wave broken by storm as air quality degrades due to wildfires

California saw relief from record heat this weekend due to a tropical storm. However, wildfires continued to burn, pushing smoke over northern communities.

September 9, 2022

US Forest Service resumes prescribed burns after 3-month hiatus

The U.S. Forest Service is resuming prescribed fires after a three-month pause after a devastating wildfire burned through remote communities near Las Vegas and New Mexico.

September 9, 2022

California, Southwest to experience rain, flooding from Tropical Storm Kay

Wet weather is forecast in the West this weekend as Tropical Storm Kay brings heavy rainfall and flash flooding. Meanwhile, heavy snow is expected in parts of Montana. 

September 7, 2022

Idaho wildfire threatens homes, cabins near Alturas Lake

The Ross Fork Fire in Idaho is threatening homes and cabins near Alturas Lake. The wildfire was originally sparked by lightning in mid-August, but conditions has worsened over the weekend.