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WA concerned federal government won’t help fight wildfires this year
During last year’s fire season, close to 165,000 acres were burned by more than 1,880 fires across Washington.
Spokane braces for deadly heat, drought, wildfire risks this summer
Spokane is facing a dangerous summer of fires and drought as forecasts predict temperatures could exceed historical summer ...
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Utilities required to strengthen fire mitigation plans under WA law
The Washington State Legislature has unanimously passed House Bill 1522, a measure designed to bolster the wildfire ...
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Washington State prepares for above-average wildfire season
WASHINGTON - The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed the possibility of an above-average fire ...
Drone footage reveals severe fire damage to Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad's trestle bridge
New drone video shows the extensive fire damage to the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad’s largest wooden trestle bridge and the ...
Oregon, Washington brace for wildfire season with above-average temperatures forecast
Meteorologists and fire managers say the upcoming wildfire season could be interesting. CONTINUING COVERAGE | PACIFIC ...
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Oregon and Washington could be in for another destructive wildfire season
The outlook for the 2025 wildfire season in Oregon and Washington looks a lot like 2024, with high temperatures and limited precipitation likely. Fire officials say the 2025 wildfire season in ...