'It's unrelenting': inside the Washington town surrounded by raging wildfires
'It's unrelenting': inside the Washington town surrounded by raging wildfires
Omak is at the epicenter of several blazes that have created a fire line 1,000 miles long – a fire so overwhelming that officials have stopped talking about beating it: ‘We’re in total defensive mode. We have to be smart’
The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
BRIEF: Wildfire in Big Bear burns 85 acres and forces evacuations
BRIEF: Wildfire in Big Bear burns 85 acres and forces evacuations
Aug. 24--A wildfire burning near Snow Summit in Big Bear has scorched 85 acres and forced evacuations throughout the area, authorities said.
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Western wildfires send noxious smoke to states hundreds of miles from flames
Western wildfires send noxious smoke to states hundreds of miles from flames
Health concerns including for asthma, allergic pink eye and worsening lung disease worry residents in Nevada, Wyoming and even New Mexico
The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Washington state wildfires pose added threat for tribes
Aug. 27--REPORTING FROM NESPELEM, Wash. -- The worst wildfire season in Washington state history could be particularly devastating to the people who have lived here between the Cascade Range and the Rocky Mountains since long before the region became part of the United States.
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
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Dozens of large blazes roaring across Northwest and West
Aug. 25--A Washington wildfire grew to be the largest in state history Monday as tens of thousands of firefighters battled to get the upper hand against dozens of large blazes across the West and Northwest.
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Smoke from Big Bear wildfire closes schools for second day
Aug. 25--Schools in Big Bear Valley will remain closed for a second straight day Tuesday due to a wildfire burning near a ski resort in the San Bernardino National Forest.
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times