This is about a worst case scenario that you can imagine for Spokane. Level 3 GO NOW evacs extend all the way to Division. Absolutely heartbreaking. #wawx #wawildfire #OldTrailsFire
August 1, 2026 at 10:26 PM
This is about a worst case scenario that you can imagine for Spokane. Level 3 GO NOW evacs extend all the way to Division. Absolutely heartbreaking. #wawx #wawildfire #OldTrailsFire
We continue to monitor the wildfire threat facing Central and Eastern Washington and are responding to whatever needs are asked of us by our local partners. #wawildfire #wawx
August 2, 2026 at 11:46 PM
We continue to monitor the wildfire threat facing Central and Eastern Washington and are responding to whatever needs are asked of us by our local partners. #wawildfire #wawx
September 3, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The #SecondCreekFire north of Leavenworth is now up to 55 acres, per DNR Incident Command. Tankers and helicopters have been supporting containment efforts this afternoon. Image courtesy of DNR Wildfire on X. #wawx #wawildfire
May 27, 2025 at 11:16 PM
High end fire weather day tomorrow. Be careful everyone! #wawx #wawildfire
July 31, 2026 at 10:33 PM
High end fire weather day tomorrow. Be careful everyone! #wawx #wawildfire
Holy cow, this is why Blewett Pass is closed, per Kittitas County Sheriff. #SwaukFire #wawx #wawildfire
August 21, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Holy cow, this is why Blewett Pass is closed, per Kittitas County Sheriff. #SwaukFire #wawx #wawildfire
Yay for #wawildfire safety! Everyone, the Utilities & Transportation Commission is new to Bluesky. Go follow them.
Earlier this week, Commissioner Ann Rendahl joined #energy leaders in Sacramento for the 2025 Utility Wildfire Mitigation Symposium, discussing #wildfiresafety, grid resilience, and affordability in a changing climate.🤝🌎
March 27, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Yay for #wawildfire safety! Everyone, the Utilities & Transportation Commission is new to Bluesky. Go follow them.
Our state is sending firefighters to help Oregon under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact. While our state has several wildfires, resources here haven't been exhausted & we believe helping Oregon is possible. We wish them well & thank them for their dedication & service. #wawildfire
July 17, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Our state is sending firefighters to help Oregon under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact. While our state has several wildfires, resources here haven't been exhausted & we believe helping Oregon is possible. We wish them well & thank them for their dedication & service. #wawildfire
The smoke plume from the #BearGulchFire approaches Mount Rainier as seen by the McDonald Mountain Pano cam from DNR. #wawx #wawildfire
August 13, 2025 at 2:49 AM
The smoke plume from the #BearGulchFire approaches Mount Rainier as seen by the McDonald Mountain Pano cam from DNR. #wawx #wawildfire
September 2, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Level 3 evacuations in place in Winthrop for a new wildfire. This is known as the #HamiltonFire.
#wawx #wawildfire
#wawx #wawildfire
June 28, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Level 3 evacuations in place in Winthrop for a new wildfire. This is known as the #HamiltonFire.
#wawx #wawildfire
#wawx #wawildfire
Know anyone impacted by the historic wildfires? Please have them complete a damage assessment survey. More information here. mil.wa.gov/news/state-b... #wawildfire
State begins damage assessments for historic wildfires
mil.wa.gov
August 6, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Know anyone impacted by the historic wildfires? Please have them complete a damage assessment survey. More information here. mil.wa.gov/news/state-b... #wawildfire
This string of brush fires has shut down I-5 north at Lakewood #wawx #wawildfire
July 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM
This string of brush fires has shut down I-5 north at Lakewood #wawx #wawildfire
Yeah I'm not loving this... #wawx #wawildfire
May 23, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Yeah I'm not loving this... #wawx #wawildfire
After a busy day at the Little Giant Fire, Guardsmen and their @wadnr.bsky.social and @calfire.bsky.social crew bosses walk back to their vehicles before heading back to basecamp for the evening. #wawildfire
August 8, 2026 at 4:41 AM
After a busy day at the Little Giant Fire, Guardsmen and their @wadnr.bsky.social and @calfire.bsky.social crew bosses walk back to their vehicles before heading back to basecamp for the evening. #wawildfire
Flying drones in fire zones is not allowed. In a press conference on Aug. 3, Spokane Sheriff John Nowels said drones are simply not allowed and have already interfered with fire operations there.
It’s not allowed in other fire zones either. #wawildfire
It’s not allowed in other fire zones either. #wawildfire
August 4, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Flying drones in fire zones is not allowed. In a press conference on Aug. 3, Spokane Sheriff John Nowels said drones are simply not allowed and have already interfered with fire operations there.
It’s not allowed in other fire zones either. #wawildfire
It’s not allowed in other fire zones either. #wawildfire
It appears crews are making good progress on the #HamiltonFire in Winthrop, but no word on any damage so far #wawx #wawildfire
June 28, 2026 at 8:20 PM
It appears crews are making good progress on the #HamiltonFire in Winthrop, but no word on any damage so far #wawx #wawildfire
New WA Smoke Blog up this afternoon. Western WA will see improvement Sunday-Monday, might take some time east of the Cascades. Unless fires get doused, local smoke likely continues. #wawx #wawildfire
READ MORE ➡️ wasmoke.blogspot.com/2025/09/frid...
READ MORE ➡️ wasmoke.blogspot.com/2025/09/frid...
September 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
New WA Smoke Blog up this afternoon. Western WA will see improvement Sunday-Monday, might take some time east of the Cascades. Unless fires get doused, local smoke likely continues. #wawx #wawildfire
READ MORE ➡️ wasmoke.blogspot.com/2025/09/frid...
READ MORE ➡️ wasmoke.blogspot.com/2025/09/frid...
July 24, 2026 at 4:48 AM
Unreal, now the #LowerSugarloafFire is producing lightning. Pyrocumulus cloud tops extend more than 40,000 feet into the air. This is about as extreme fire behavior as you will see in Washington. #wawx #wawildfire
September 4, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Unreal, now the #LowerSugarloafFire is producing lightning. Pyrocumulus cloud tops extend more than 40,000 feet into the air. This is about as extreme fire behavior as you will see in Washington. #wawx #wawildfire
NEW WILDFIRE NEAR SPOKANE.
This is burning near Fairview Ave south of Mead. Evacuations have just been issued.
#wawx #wawildfire
This is burning near Fairview Ave south of Mead. Evacuations have just been issued.
#wawx #wawildfire
August 1, 2026 at 9:30 PM
NEW WILDFIRE NEAR SPOKANE.
This is burning near Fairview Ave south of Mead. Evacuations have just been issued.
#wawx #wawildfire
This is burning near Fairview Ave south of Mead. Evacuations have just been issued.
#wawx #wawildfire
Thank you, firefighters, for keeping our communities safe this Labor Day. A long, hot, dry week lies ahead. Fire season is far from over... #wawx #wawildfire.
September 1, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Thank you, firefighters, for keeping our communities safe this Labor Day. A long, hot, dry week lies ahead. Fire season is far from over... #wawx #wawildfire.
Looks like we have a developing wildfire incident in the Okanogan Valley north of Omak. #wawx #wawildfire
July 14, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Looks like we have a developing wildfire incident in the Okanogan Valley north of Omak. #wawx #wawildfire
Another new wildfire has started NW of the #OldTrailsFire. This is being called the #AutumnLaneFire and is currently south of Charles Road. This is WEST of the Spokane River. #wawx #wawildfire.
August 1, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Another new wildfire has started NW of the #OldTrailsFire. This is being called the #AutumnLaneFire and is currently south of Charles Road. This is WEST of the Spokane River. #wawx #wawildfire.
Sunday and Monday certainly have my attention for elevated fire danger, but also potential for future smoke impacts should anything large get going in British Columbia or SW Alberta #wawx #wawildfire
June 5, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Sunday and Monday certainly have my attention for elevated fire danger, but also potential for future smoke impacts should anything large get going in British Columbia or SW Alberta #wawx #wawildfire