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How Washington State pioneered an “all hands, all lands” wildfire prevention strategy
During the 2024 wildfire season, Oregon had roughly 2,000 wildfires start, while Washington had 1,400. But while a total of 1.9 million acres burned in Oregon (the most in the state’s history), the ...
US Forest Service says 1,300 acres expected to be impacted by wildfire near Devil's Den
The fire, dubbed the "Blackburn Wildfire," started around two miles southwest of Devil's Den State Park. Crews are still ...
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Watch: Deadly Wildfires Scorch Parts of Washington State
Two wildfires continue to burn through parts of Washington state, damaging more than 265 structures, according to local authorities. Photo: Spokane Valley Fire Department/Facebook/Reuters ...
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Wildfire experts in Washington state warn of fallout from Trump’s Forest Service cuts
RELATED: Forest Service layoffs will leave the U.S. more prone to wildfires, employees say The federal government manages more than 44% of Washington state’s forest land. That includes popular ...
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Federal funding chaos is hampering WA state planning for wildfire season, officials say
Wildfire season is months away in Washington state, but planning efforts already have begun. It is not going smoothly. Local and state agencies told The News Tribune that federal funding freezes ...