Sumner Grade News Today

Puget Sound Energy has developed a new tool to mitigate the number of wildfires caused by powerlines and transformers.

A lack of moisture is causing serious concerns throughout Western Washington. While the foothills are under a red flag warning, plenty of communities have witnessed brush fires pop up in the past 24 hours.

The Western Fire Chiefs Association developed a first of its kind map that shows up to date information on wildfires happening so people can quickly take action.

Western Washington doesn’t always get strong east winds, but when the winds do arrive, they can lead to huge wildfires.

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is basing an air tanker, along with other aircraft, at the Olympia Airport.

Growth in western Washington wildfires a worrying trend amid stressed forests Washington wildfires are starting earlier in the year and with higher frequency. State officials hope to help forests regain their health before its too late. Author: Glenn Farley Updated: 7:09 PM PDT July 14, 2021 Washington’s wildfire season is like waiting for a bomb to go off.  Typically, the most dangerous months of the season – August and September – arrive after California...

South Sound couple found stabbed to death; son in custody Deborah Horne A 29-year-old man has been booked into the Pierce County Jail tonight for investigation in a double homicide. The victims are his parents. This happened on 171st Avenue Court East near Sumner. A neighbor saw part of this crime happen and told investigators he saw the suspect stabbing his father in the street. He tried to hold him at gunpoint for deputies, but the son ran into his parents’ house where his m...

Western Washington firefighters train for wildfire season as hotter, drier weather approaches It may not feel like fire season yet, but firefighters across the state are already preparing for more and bigger wildfires in western Washington. Author: Glenn Farley Updated: 6:03 PM PDT May 7, 2021 GREENWATER, Wash. — It may not feel like fire season just yet, as snow was spotted in parts of Pierce County Friday morning, but its not stopping firefighters from traini...

Supporters: House Bill 1168 would prevent/stop urban wildfires like Sumner Grade Gary Horcher When the Sumner Grade fire roared through East Pierce County with breathtaking speed only five months ago, the destruction seemed unstoppable, and it lasted for days. Supporters of House Bill 1168, which would permanently fund more robust fighting and work to prevent wildfires, believe that had the bill been passed earlier, the fires that charred homes and thousands of acres could have ...