Q&A: Wildfire in protected Northwest forests highlights need for strategy updates

The Northwest Forest Plan, adopted in 1994, helped quell mounting tensions between timber companies and environmentalists. It ...

WA lawmakers must keep wildfire prevention progress on track

Living with fire is a fact of life in our communities. A single megafire can threaten our forests, neighborhoods and ...
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Washington wildfires burn 250K+ acres, budget cuts may affect fire prevention efforts

TUMWATER, Wash. — Wildfires in Washington state have scorched more than a quarter-million acres this year, according to the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Public land officials and ...
The Columbian

Washington forced to fight fire with less

Crews from Larch Corrections Center were a key part of wildfire response in Southwest Washington before it closed. (Contributed by the Washington Department of Natural Resources) DESOLATION PEAK — A ...
WJFW

Town of Washington receives wildfire prevention funding from DNR

Each year the DNR divvies up a federal grant for wildfire plans in about 60 communities. Washington just received their money ...

DNR grants 25 wildfire engines to fire districts around state to boost wildfire response

The Washington state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be transferring 25 surplus wildland fire engines at no cost ...