Wildfires have scorched nearly 937 square miles in Washington state this week, Gov. Jay Inslee said Thursday as he toured the devastated remains of the town of Malden. That’s more than in any year in the state’s history except for 2015, Inslee said, calling it "the worst few days in wildfire history for Washington state.
- PUB DATE: 9/10/2020 6:43:55 PM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13 Seattle

Fire crews appear to be winning the battle between they and the blaze that’s consumed 177,605 acres in Douglas County. Just before 3 p.m., fire crews announced 41% containment of the Pearl Hill Fire; the goal is to fully contain the blaze by Monday, September 14. Firefighters say the most active flank of the blaze is the northwest portion of the fire between Bridgeport and the Columbia River.
- PUB DATE: 9/10/2020 6:22:56 PM - SOURCE: iFiberOne

Tacoma firefighters are responding to a brush fire that appears to have started in a homeless encampment in the 4800 block of South Burlington Way, at the site of the old Tacoma airport. No structures appear to be threatened. Crews say debris, tires, and a vehicle are still burning. Firefighters say they are working to contain the outer brush and grass fires and then will focus on the debris pile.
- PUB DATE: 9/10/2020 5:00:13 PM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000

Nearly 1,000 firefighters have fought the Evans Canyon Fire with an impressive array of machines on the ground and in the air — at least 127 engines, 13 bulldozers, two tank-like skidgines, 21 water tenders, six helicopters and two airplanes. Joining them in the battle through the Yakima River Canyon is one of two specially equipped firefighting trains from BNSF Railway, both based in Washington.
- PUB DATE: 9/10/2020 10:56:28 AM - SOURCE: Wenatchee World - Metered Site

A long-time Kennewick firefighter, who died of a rare blood cancer after serving on the frontlines following the September 11th attacks, will be honored in a procession on Saturday. According to the Kennewick Fire Department, Steven Bailie worked for their department for 33 years before his retirement.
- PUB DATE: 9/10/2020 9:41:26 AM - SOURCE: YakTriNews