This week, After the Fire USA is in Washington, DC with a delegation of wildfire survivor advocates urging Congress to extend Disaster Tax Relief for survivors awaiting settlements. The current federal tax exemption expires January 1, 2026, yet many communities will not receive settlement funds until well after that date. Without action, survivors will face federal taxation on disaster compensation, along with the loss of income-based benefits tied to wages, through no fault of their own. Our de

Level 3 (Go Now!) evacuations downgraded for two fires burning south of Northport

Interactive map: See where the wildfires are burning across Washington

Where are the fires in WA? Here's a map of the wildfires burning across the state

Federal agents arrest firefighters working on WA wildfire