Use these interactive maps to track PNW wildfires and air quality

Washington’s wildfire season typically runs from June to September and particularly affects the region east of the Cascades, according to the state Department of Natural Resources. In May, Puget Sound Energy, Washington’s largest utility, warned customers it could turn off power in some communities to prevent its power lines from sparking wildfires. Already, the Pioneer fire reported on the north shore of Lake Chelan in early June is estimated to burn till the end of October. “Due to rugged, inaccessible terrain and the large amount of ground fuels, the fire...