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DNR Conducting Flying Rehearsal for 2023 Fire Season
DNR Conducting Flying Rehearsal for 2023 Fire Season
DNR Conducting Flying Rehearsal for 2023 Fire Season
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will conduct a wildland fire season flying rehearsal tomorrow (Wednesday, May 17) in Kittitas County. The exercise is scheduled to occur in the Naneum Ridge area north of Ellensburg from noon to 5 p...
Bill to Reduce Wildfire Risk Through Utilities Passed WA House
Bill to Reduce Wildfire Risk Through Utilities Passed WA House
Bill to Reduce Wildfire Risk Through Utilities Passed WA House
A bill aimed at reducing the risk of wildfires through electric utility planning and management practices has been passed by the Washington House. HB 1032 was introduced by 13th District Rep. Tom Dent (R) of Moses Lake, who says it would target several ways to mitigate the risk of wildfires near utility lines in the state...
Bill in WA House Targets Wildfire Smoke Impacts
Bill in WA House Targets Wildfire Smoke Impacts
Bill in WA House Targets Wildfire Smoke Impacts
Legislation in the Washington House (HB 1578) is seeking to better prepare the state's communities for the impacts of wildfire smoke. The bill, which has bipartisan support, focuses on those communities in Washington which face greater risks during and after wildfires...
Decreased Evacuation Levels for Residents Near the Bolt Creek Fire
Decreased Evacuation Levels for Residents Near the Bolt Creek Fire
Decreased Evacuation Levels for Residents Near the Bolt Creek Fire
US 2 between Skykomish and Gold Bar remains closed while the Department of Transportation assesses safety hazards near the Bolt Creek Fire on Sep. 14. The Bolt Creek Fire is currently at 9,440 acres and is 5 percent contained. On Tuesday night, evacuation levels dropped down a level, with Index moving from a Level 3 to a Level 2, the area between Index and Zeke’s Drive-in was dropped from a Level

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