It's dry all over the state. Burn bans all over the place. On Friday, Temps are in triple digits in parts of Eastern Wash. This is not a good time to play with fire. Do your part to reduce sparks - no cigarettes flying from car windows. No unnecessary flames. #wawildfire #wawx

Aircraft are utilizing waterways to collect water for fire suppression. For your safety and to assist our firefighting efforts, please steer clear of these water bodies when aircraft are present. Your cooperation can make a big difference in keeping everyone safe this season.

Happy Birthday Smokey!

Portions of southeast WA and the central and southern ID Panhandle have a 15 to 25 percent chance of lightning between 3 AM and 9 AM Tue morning. New lightning caused fires are a concern. #WAWX #IDWX

DNR is responding with our partners to the #2620Fire located approx. 5 miles west of Brinnon on the Olympic Peninsula. Multiple air and ground resources are assigned. Fire is estimated at 100 acres. Updates as conditions change.

Firefighting aircraft are actively collecting water from Lake Cushman in support of a wildfire response in the Duckabush area. Visitors to Lake Cushman are asked to remain clear of aircraft operations. #olympicnationalforest

#2620Fire update: Fire is estimated at 150 acres. A Type-3 Incident Management Team has been ordered and is arriving. Further updates at: facebook.com/WWIMT

The WA Cascades will likely receive a couple rounds of thunderstorms Friday and Saturday. Rain is good news for decreasing overall fire risk, but downpours on recently burned areas can cause problems with rock/mud slides. Flash Flood Watches are in effect for Fri and Sat. #WAWX

#ItTakesAllOfUs. Our wildland firefighters and support personnel continue to show their dedication and resilience this #FireYear2024. Take a look to see where these individuals are hard at work this last week. 🔥Find it on YouTube here: youtube.com/watch?v=0pEa4g…

Good news! US 12 is back open.

DNR is responding to the #WickedDriveFire located approx 5 miles south of Ford in Stevens County near Corkscrew Canyon. The fire is estimated at 100 acres with multiple air and ground crews responding. Further updates as conditions change.

#WickedDriveFire update: Fire is estimated at 200 acres. Crews have stopped forward progression and will remain on the fire throughout the evening. Updates as contains change.

(1/3) North Cascades **Aug. 19 UPDATE**: Still a lot to do cleaning up debris on SR 20 North Cascades Highway, and the road remains closed between Granite Creek and Easy Pass trailhead (milepost 148-157) for a few more days. How many days? Tough to say... Oka-Wen NF District 6 PIO

Nine years ago today, three U.S. Forest Service firefighters lost their lives battling the Twisp River Fire in Okanogan County. This fire scorched over 11,000 acres of land in less than a week, during the 2015 wildfire season that saw over a million acres of our state burn.

🌲 PNW Friends: Despite a break in the weather, wildfires are still a threat. 🔥 Stay informed, avoid fire-starting activities, report any signs of fire, and be ready to evacuate if needed. Let’s protect our forests and communities. #WildfireSafety #PNW #StaySafe

#KnowBeforeYouFly! There have been 16 drone incursions reported in 2024, 8 of them resulted in aerial operations shutting down. Getting a bird's eye view of a wildland fire may be tempting, but know that when you fly, we can't. ➡ knowbeforeyoufly.org/about-us

US 97 Blewett Pass is currenlty closed due to a brush fire at the summit. NB traffic will be stopped at MP 149.5 at the junction with SR970. SB traffic will be stopped at MP 177 just South of Valley Hi. There is currently no estimated time for reopening.

⛔️US 97 Blewett Pass will remain closed between milepost 149-177 ( jct. of SR 970 to south of Valley Hi) overnight Wednesday (9/4) due to brush fire at the summit. No ETA for reopening. *REMINDER* freight restrictions and lane reductions on I-90 Vantage Bridge. Plan accordingly.

😎🌞It's happening again. 78% chance Spokane reaches 90 degrees. If so, counter goes to 34 days for 2024 and a tie for 5th place for most 90 degree days. 🌡️ #wawx #idwx

US 97 Blewett Pass has reopened Thursday (9/5) morning. There is flagger-controlled traffic with pilot car at the summit (milepost 164-165) due to continued fire activity. Please be patient and do not pass or pull over in this section and be alert for fire and maintenance crews.