Washington County, Maryland, lifts burn ban, but officials urge residents to use caution
Among the wildfires to occur during the burn ban, was a fire that started early Friday afternoon west of Clear Spring after ...
Mass firings at USFS and USDA spark wildfire risk concerns in Washington state
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, alongside other Washington state lawmakers, expressed concerns over the recent mass firings of ...
Federal funding chaos is hampering WA state planning for wildfire season, officials say
The last thing we need right now planning for wildfire season is uncertainty,” one state official told The News Tribune.
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How Washington State pioneered an ‘all hands, all lands’ wildfire prevention strategy
“Our wildland firefighting teams have transformed wildfire response in this state, turning Washington into a national leader in the process,” Upthegrove said. The revenue from the forest ...
Wildfires in the Carolinas prompt a state of emergency, evacuations
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) declared a state of emergency Sunday afternoon as wildfires raged across 4,200 acres ...
Washington County Fire Department holds push-in ceremony for new truck
It was a big morning for members of the Washington County Fire Department as they participated in an old firehouse tradition.
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What we know so far about the wildfires raging across the Carolinas
(Video: John Farrell/The Washington Post) North Carolina is seeing fires throughout the state. For example, the Polk County fire near the Blue Ridge Mountains is about 200 miles away from a 175 ...
Earthquake, volcano, wildfire: Ways to prepare for emergencies in Washington state
Learn how to prepare for disasters like earthquakes, volcanoes, and wildfires in Washington state with these safety tips and ...