WA Lands Com. Franz Says Forests Need Better Management
The state is till 50 years behind in forest management and the helicopters used to fight fires are 50 year old relics from Vietnam!
Wildfires
Trump Administration Takes On The Risk Of Forest Fire Danger
The Department of the Interior has taken notice and today announced it had nearly tripled goals set by President Trump for vegetative treatments intended to reduce wildfire risk last year.
Firefighters Battle Arborvitae Fire in West Yakima Wednesday
The fire came close to a home and an RV, but firefighters were able to douse the flames before anything else burned.
Firefighters Battle Brush Fire Near Ellensburg
The cause remains under investigation.
Firefighters also doused flames of a hay truck fire on I-90 near Vantage. No injuries were reported in that fire as well.
Firefighters also doused flames of a hay truck fire on I-90 near Vantage. No injuries were reported in that fire as well.
Thousands Of Acres In Washington To Burn This Fall
A US Forest Service news release reveals that from the Canadian border to south of Yakima, firefighters in Central Washington are planning to burn thousands of acres this fall to increase forest health and protect nearby communities.
State Officials Urge Everyone to Report Plumes of Smoke
The largest fire in the state is the Williams Flats fire near Keller Washington is now at more than 44,000 acres with 45 percent containment.
Flash flooding in the area on Sunday washed out many roads in the area as firefighters continue to battle the flames started by a lightning strike last week.
Flash flooding in the area on Sunday washed out many roads in the area as firefighters continue to battle the flames started by a lightning strike last week.
No Big Fires From Weekend Storm
The National Weather Service forecast for this week isn't calling for any big storms mainly just some clouds and sun.
Firefighters Battling Three Hot Fires and Dry Conditions
Evacuation notices for the Pipeline Fire were lifted on Saturday. Both of the fires were started by lightning last week.
Firefighters Battling Three Major Fires in Our Region
Because of the hot dry conditions the National Weather Service has issued a red flag fire warning for Yakima, the Kittitas Valley and Goldendale. That warning is in effect from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday.
Pipeline Fire Grows Near LT Murray Wildlife Area
To help in the firefight, crews are using a special Department of Natural Resources Blackhawk helicopter which is stationed at the Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field.