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An abnormally dry spring has heralded an early start to what could be a prolonged fire season in 2021. Last year, more than 840,000 acres burned in Washington, above twice the 10-year average.

Jun 15, 2021 to Jun 17, 2021 On the tail of a terrible year for wildland fires, an abnormally dry spring has heralded an early start to what could be a prolonged fire season in 2021. Forestry educators at Washington State University urge forest owners and residents to prepare. “Fire season is already underway,” said Sean Alexander, WSU Extension’s Northeast Washington Forester. “We’ve already seen hundreds of acres burn, and we are in no way, shape, or form in a good situation.” As of mid-May, 86 percent of Washington is abnormally dry, with more than 40 percent of the state in ...

The report suggests the 44-year-old tree should have been cut down before the fire. Author: Kaitlin Riordan Updated: 7:20 PM PDT May 18, 2021 SPOKANE, Wash — The Washington Department of Natural Resources released its final report on the Babb Road Fire that destroyed the town of Malden on Labor Day in 2020. The report says the fire started after a Ponderosa pine tree branch fell on an Avista powerline during high winds on Sept. 7. A DNR forest pathologist determined that the tree had several multi-dominant tops, signs of stress and insect infestation. The rep...

Early returns show Post Falls School District levy leading; Babb Fire was sparked by branch from diseased tree; 8-year-old boy accidentally killed by pellet gun.