WA fire risk levels remain high this week

Wildfire risk levels are still high across Washington state. FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone breaks down our precipitation levels and how dry summer weather is creating elevated risks of wildfires.

WA burn ban in effect as wildfires grow in dry weather

A wildfire in Chelan County more than doubled in size in just the last few days. The Department of Natural Resources has placed a statewide burn ban, saying that the recent hot weather has made the region bone dry and ripe for wildfires.