Drought and elevated fire danger continue into October, though mid-month may offer relief

October typically starts the rainy season in western Washington, but we will be hard-pressed to find any rain soon.

Where is Garnet Fire burning in Central California? See interactive map

The Garnet Fire sparked from a lightning strike on Aug. 24 burned through parts of the Sierra National Forest in eastern Fresno County. It raged through an area from the Kings River at the southern ...