Western Washington firefighters return home after aiding California wildfire battle
Firefighters from stations in western Washington have returned home after spending several weeks in Southern California ...
US Map Shows States With Worse Air Quality Amid California Wildfires
The Air Quality Index measured 156 near Forks, Washington, and received a rating of "unhealthy," meaning some members of the ...
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Can insurance companies cancel fire coverage in Washington state? Here’s what to know
In the wake of the fires, Washingtonians might be wondering if something similar could happen to them in the event of a natural disaster in the Pacific Northwest. We reached out to Washington state’s ...
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LA fires: Long-term exposure to wildfire smoke is poorly understood − and a growing risk
Wildfire smoke is now the leading source of PM2.5 – microscopic ... The Hearst Foundations has awarded Washington State University with a $150,000 grant.
What caused the Palisades blaze? Visual evidence points to a recent fire nearby.
The Post’s analysis offers evidence that the Palisades Fire started in the area where firefighters had spent hours using ...
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Follow Hilary Franz’s leadership on wildfire
“She’s fearless,” echoed Rep. Larry Springer, D-Kirkland, who with Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda, was prime sponsor on her sprawling wildfire response bill. “She was not afraid to take on any challenge, ...
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Study: Climate change to lower timber prices in Oregon, Washington and California
The increased threat of wildfires and potential damages to timberlands from drought, fire and smoke are expected to reduce timber prices in Oregon, Washington and California in the coming decades, ...
Fire tornadoes pose a threat in California. A fire lab shows how they work
The National Weather Service’s warning about the “particularly dangerous situation” in which any new fire could explode in ...