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Two fires burning in Eastern Washington are gaining momentum as several departments attempt to contain the flames.  Lightning fires are becoming more common and are potentially the biggest threats to small farming towns in Eastern Washington after the light rain season, said Ryan Scharnhorst, Pullman Fire Department assistant chief of operations. “The ground conditions are exactly where they need to be at when lightning strikes,” Scharnhorst said. The Lick Creek Fire is about 28 miles southwest of Clarkston. It is believed to have started on July 7 as a result of a dry lightning storm, a...

Red Flag Warnings in effect Thursday with thunderstorm activity increase Dry and wet storms expected to produce lightning and erratic winds and last updated 2021-07-14 17:49:39-04 MISSOULA — Wildfire smoke lingers in our area, but because of winds out of the northwest, smoke hasn’t been as bad as it was the last few days. Thursday afternoon winds start to shift back out of the southwest. Thick wildfire smoke returns, and a few storms will develop across the southwest. Dry and wet thunderstorms are expected to produce lightning and erratic winds- both ingredients for new fire starts ...

Dry thunderstorms, increased lightning expected in Red Flag Warning areas in Wyoming By Brendan LaChance on July 12, 2021 (Shutterstock) While the Cowboy State itself is not dealing with any large wildfires, Red Flag Warnings have been issued in a number of areas across the state and dry thunderstorms are expected in some of these areas. “There will be an increased chance for lightning activity with thunderstorms,” the NWS in Riverton says. “Dry Thunderstorms with gusty and erratic outflow winds will create erratic fire behavior and new fire starts.” Article continues below... Red F...

NWS Cheyenne: Relief From Critical Fire Weather in Sight Very warm, extremely dry and breezy conditions are expected across southeast Wyoming today and Wednesday, but some relief is in sight. The National Weather Service in Cheyenne says a slow-moving low-pressure system will move through the area, bringing fairly widespread chances for rain showers and cooler temperatures Thursday and Friday. "Many areas are going to see much needed rainfall these days, that will ease fire weather conditions, at least temporarily," the agency posted on its website early Tuesday morning. Get our free mobile a...

BLM Crews on scene of wildfire 15 miles south of Rangely RANGELY, Colo. – Fire managers from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Northwest District Fire and Aviation the White River Field Office, Rangely Fire Department and Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office are on the scene of a 322 acre fire approximately 15 miles south of the town of Rangely. Two fire crews, one helicopter and two fire engines on scene of the Dragon Fire; no structures are threatened. Rio Blanco County Road 23 at mile marker 5, County Road 113 and County Road 105 are currently closed. The public is reminded to stay cl...