Washington state is in its most destructive wildfire season on record. KQED's Danielle Venton tells us why it’s been a rough fire summer around the West.

<p>Washington state is in its most destructive wildfire season on record. KQED's Danielle Venton tells us why it&rsquo;s been a rough fire summer around the West.</p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>