There's a new way to assess wildfire risk and Yakima County is at the top of the danger zone. CoreLogic created what's called a Wildfire Risk Score. With this score insurance companies and homeowners can know the risk their properties are at during wildfire season. When calculating this score, several factories go into play.
- PUB DATE: 9/18/2019 6:40:02 PM - SOURCE: NBCRightNow.com

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will perform controlled burns on its public lands this fall to reduce the risk of wildfire; improve habitat for animals such as deer, elk, and bighorn sheep; and improve public safety. WDFW manages one million acres of public lands and operates the state’s only prescribed fire management teams.
- PUB DATE: 9/18/2019 5:31:49 PM - SOURCE: Fish and Wildlife

Okanogan County voters will be asked on the Nov. 5 general election ballot to approve a tax meant to upgrade emergency communication systems and facilities. The Okanogan County Sheriff's Office explains the need for the tax by detailing the current state of the system used by fire, emergency management services, and police first responders in Okanogan County.
- PUB DATE: 9/18/2019 1:05:23 PM - SOURCE: Grand Coulee Star

A fire destroyed a large detached garage in Washougal late Wednesday morning. Camas-Washougal Fire Department crews were dispatched at 11 a.m. to 3300 block of G Street for a report of a structure fire. The first fire crew to arrive reported that there was smoke billowing from the side of an outbuilding, according to emergency radio traffic monitored at The Columbian.
- PUB DATE: 9/18/2019 12:49:08 PM - SOURCE: Vancouver Columbian

Former Chelan Fire and Rescue Chief Tim Lemon passed away Tuesday after complications from pancreatic cancer. Chief Lemon was involved in firefighting for 40 years, including the past 10 at the head of Chelan Fire and Rescue. New Chief Mark Donnell says Lemon’s wife Cathy was with him. “Please send Cathy and family your best wishes and prayers as they navigate this difficult time.
- PUB DATE: 9/18/2019 10:42:15 AM - SOURCE: KPQ-AM 560