A tree that made contact with a power line apparently started a wildfire that burned dozens of homes in eastern Washington, according to a utility company. The fire burned the vast majority of homes in Malden and Pine City, including over 100 homes in Malden alone. A burned tree found by Spokesman-Review staff apparently was the fire's starting point during a Sept.
- PUB DATE: 9/20/2020 8:16:13 PM - SOURCE: Skagit Valley Herald (GoSkagit.com)

Brinnon Fire Department’s Jerry Rule has returned from a two-week deployment fighting the Palmer, Evans Canyon and Bartholomew wildfires. Rule runs Brinnon Fire Department’s Wildland Firefighting Program and served as the helicopter manager for the multi-agency effort to quell the flames across Washington, which recently kicked up once again amid a recent bout of dry, windy weather.
- PUB DATE: 9/20/2020 1:02:45 PM - SOURCE: Port Townsend Leader

The Cold Creek Fire grew to 610 acres overnight Friday and firefighters established 12% containment as of Saturday morning. U.S. Highway 12 will remain closed to through traffic this weekend due to the fire that started Monday night near White Pass. The cause is under investigation. Gusty winds spread the fire overnight Friday and some welcome rain brought lightning, which forced firefighters and aircraft to temporarily take shelter.
- PUB DATE: 9/20/2020 11:03:35 AM - SOURCE: Centralia Chronicle

The wife of the late Moses Lake firefighter who tragically died over Labor Day weekend hopes the circumstances surrounding her husband’s death will send a message to first responders and others vulnerable to PTSD. On Friday, the day before Andrew Deering’s memorial, Tasiya Deering reached out to iFIBER ONE News to disclose the details of his passing.
- PUB DATE: 9/19/2020 3:13:59 PM - SOURCE: iFiberOne

The Cold Creek Fire at White Pass grew to 400 acres and remains at 5% containment Friday morning. U.S. Highway 12 remains closed to through traffic with boulders and debris falling on the roadway, making it necessary for firefighters to park in the eastbound lanes. A command post has been established at White Pass, about 6 miles west of where the fire was discovered Monday night.
- PUB DATE: 9/18/2020 9:37:59 AM - SOURCE: Yakima Herald-Republic