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As soon as Daniel Lyon jumped out of the wrecked fire engine in Twisp, he was burning alive.“It was the loudest, brightest thing you’d ever seen,” he said…
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Author's note: One of the best parts of this job is the opportunity to learn new things from smart people. In June, producer Geoffrey Redick and I…
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With all the bright sun, blue skies and warm temperatures that have dominated Puget Sound weather recently, it’s a little ironic to see showers in the…
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While the east side of the Cascades is no stranger to wildfires, communities in Western Washington are preparing for the possibility of bigger and more…
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Naaman Midyette has fought many fires in the past two decades. But fighting those fast-moving blazes that engulf wildlands is different.“It’s scary just…
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The men and women who fight wildland fires have to be prepared for everything. Many of the people who sign up as recruits have never been in a wildfire in…
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In 2017, smoke from the Jolly Mountain Fire in Eastern Washington engulfed the Puget Sound region. Now, the wildfire’s remains comprise striking art…