okanogan-wenatchee national forest

The Wildcat Fire near Bumping Lake has burned more than 7,700 acres with no containment, as crews take advantage of cooler weather to steer flames away from structures.

Three new wildfires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest following a round of thunderstorms late Saturday and early Sunday morning.

The Labor Mountain Fire north of Cle Elum swelled to 1,100 acres with no containment, as firefighters work to protect structures and the Teanaway River area.

The Wildcat Fire near Naches grows to 6,700 acres with zero containment, forcing closures and evacuation alerts in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

The Labor Mountain Fire near Cle Elum has grown to 700 acres, forcing crews to pull back as steep terrain and dry conditions fuel rapid wildfire growth.

The Wildcat Fire near Naches doubled to 5,542 acres with no containment, forcing evacuations and closing part of the Pacific Crest Trail.

A new wildfire on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has put the town of Holden Village on alert for the second time this fire season.

Officials with the U.S. Forest Service are reminding campers and other visitors to be more responsible with both fire and garbage when recreating in the National Forest.

Lightning strikes July 31 and Aug. 1 sparked seven small fires in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, including the six-acre Center Fire and a blaze near the Pacific Crest Trail.

It may not bring the traffic that Memorial Day Weekend or the 4th of July does, but officials with the U.S. Forest Service are still expecting a busy weekend in the National Forest for Father's Day. Spokesperson, Robin DeMario, with the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest says there are a number of great routes to choose from for a scenic hike or drive with dad...