Image Credit: SUBMITTED / Washington State Department of Natural Resources April 20, 2021 - 3:30 PM It’s not only the Interior of British Columbia experiencing a dry and busy start to this year’s wildfire season. Wildfires have also been breaking out south of the 49th parallel, including the Snowshoe wildfire that burned eight hectares just across the B.C.-Washington border east of Oroville yesterday. The wildfire agency responded to 91 fires in a single week. The fire broke out around 2 p.m. yesterday, April 19, and Washington State Department of Natural Resources spokesperson Janet Pearce says fire crews are mopping up today.
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Lawmakers close to approving millions for Washington state s firefighting efforts
With more than 90 wildfires reported in one week in April, advocates are pushing for a bill that would provide $125 million in resources every two years. Author: Steve Soliz, KING 5 Staff Published: 7:33 PM PDT April 19, 2021 Updated: 7:33 PM PDT April 19, 2021
OLYMPIA, Wash. As Washington state s wildfire season gets underway, lawmakers in Olympia are close to passing legislation that would help give firefighters the necessary tools for battling wildfires.
House Bill 1168 is aimed at reducing the threat of wildfires across the state of Washington by creating a dedicated fund that would provide $125 million every two years to boost wildfire response, accelerate forest restoration and support community resilience.
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Washington state Senate passes bill to prevent and fight wildfires
House Bill 1168 would provide $125 million every two years to boost wildfire response, accelerate forest restoration and support community resilience. Author: Associated Press, KING 5 Staff Published: 5:42 PM PDT April 10, 2021 Updated: 5:42 PM PDT April 10, 2021
OLYMPIA, Wash. A bill to create a dedicated fund to prevent and fight wildfires in Washington unanimously passed the state Senate in Olympia Friday.
House Bill 1168 would provide $125 million every two years to boost wildfire response, accelerate forest restoration and support community resilience.
The bill is sponsored by Rep. Larry Spring, D-Kirkland, and Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda. The bill now heads back to the House, which will accept or reject the changes made in the Senate.
Senate passes bill to prevent and fight wildfires in Washington state
By AP News Staff
Pateros, Washington after wildfire rages through town.
SPOKANE, Wash. - The state Senate has unanimously passed a bill to create a dedicated fund to prevent and fight wildfires in Washington.
The bill, promoted by Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, passed Friday in Olympia. House Bill 1168 now heads back to the House, which will accept or reject the changes made in the Senate. The 105-day legislative session is slated to adjourn April 25.
House passes bill for wildfire funds, heads to Senate
The state House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill to create a fund to support efforts in battling wildfires in Washington state. The bill now heads to the Senate.