A renter whose home and belongings were destroyed in the Tunnel Five Fire in July is suing BNSF Railway, alleging its operation caused the wildfire…
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Lands commissioner Franz joins Columbian Conversations event on intensifying wildfire seasons in region
By The Citizen on January 25, 2024
Wildfires are growing in frequency and intensity across Washington, leaving residents in communities unaccustomed to them wondering how to live with fire. Read more… Source:…
Fighting fire with Firewise: Columbia River Gorge towns push for more wildfire safety practices
By The Citizen on September 2, 2023
UNDERWOOD — For Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area residents, each hot and dry season their community isn’t touched by fire seems lucky. Read more… …
Wildfire mitigation begins at home; how to get prepared
By The Citizen on September 2, 2023
Wildfire mitigation doesn’t begin when suppression crews battle flames racing through a community. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Cowlitz Complex fire burns 589 acres; rain just not enough to help
By The Citizen on September 1, 2023
Wet conditions settled over the region and provided relief for personnel addressing the Cowlitz Complex Fire, but it wasn’t enough to extinguish any of its…
Jenny Creek Fire north of La Center now 90 percent contained
By The Citizen on August 18, 2023
LA CENTER — Small plumes of smoke rose from the blackened rubble of a house fire that spread to the wildland behind it the night…