Record property loss in five years YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — A fast-growing wildfire near Yakima has destroyed five homes, and...
READ MOREWashington Governor Declares State of Emergency Over Wildfires
by Dan Landrigan | Aug 19, 2020 | News
Firefighting resources spread thin OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statewide emergency proclamation on Wednesday...
READ MOREStatewide Burn Ban on Washington DNR Land
by Dan Landrigan | Jul 29, 2020 | News
Ban covers 12 million acres OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington state commissioner of public lands has ordered a statewide burn...
READ MOREWashington County Proposes Fireworks Ban in Unincorporated Areas
by Peter Prochilo | Mar 2, 2020 | Firefighting, News
Legislation includes sparklers SEATTLE (AP) — A King County Councilmember has proposed banning the use of fireworks in...
READ MOREReport: Washington Assistant Chief Killed in Burnover
by Peter Prochilo | Feb 22, 2020 | Firefighting, News
Johnson was caught without his coat and was overtaken by flames Spring Coulee Fire Facilitated Learning Analysis Sunday,...
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