Photo: Intermountain Region US Forest Service | Public domain | Wikimedia Commons
Investigators Blame Illegal Fireworks For Deadly 10,000-Acre Washington Wildfire
Investigators in Washington state say illegal fireworks likely sparked a deadly wildfire that burned nearly 10,000 acres after fireworks were shot from the back of a pickup truck.[1]
Officials described the blaze as deadly but the report did not provide casualty numbers.[1] Investigators said the fireworks were allegedly launched from the bed of a pickup before the blaze began.[1]
Earlier this summer, the fire raced across nearly 10,000 acres in Washington, investigators said.[1] The investigation remains ongoing as officials work to confirm the origin and cause.
Show source details & analysis (1 source)
📌 Key Facts
- Investigators in Washington state say they believe illegal fireworks caused a deadly wildfire earlier in summer 2026.
- The blaze burned nearly 10,000 acres, according to the CBS News report.
- Fireworks were allegedly shot from the back of a pickup truck before the fire started.
📰 Source Timeline (1)
Follow how coverage of this story developed over time
September 16, 2026