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Widespread flooding from continuing storms have caused extensive damage for California agriculture, with more storms expected this month.

Franz says so far there have been 445 DNR fires across Washington this season.

They say the fire danger remains high

The reminder billboards are located at 1022 E. Nob Hill Blvd. and on E. Yakima Avenue off I-82 in Yakima.

A press release says every year 85% of all wildfires are human-caused and each year escaped campfires are the main cause of the fires.

Last year was a big challenge for wildland firefighters in Yakima and Washington State.

Nearly 11.8 million U.S. egg-laying hens, three of every 100, have died in outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in less than a month, according to USDA data.

Just over 6,800 acres of prescribed burning is planned this spring, but not all planned acres may be completed if conditions are not favorable.

All the warnings about Labor Day fires apparently worked.

State officials say the closure applies to DNR-managed state lands conservation areas, community forests and any associated roads, trails, campgrounds, recreational sites or recreational facilities.