The Okanogan Complex became the worst wildfire in state history this summer, surpassing the Carlton Complex that destroyed 256,000 acres and 357 buildings in 2014. Crews said this year is worse because of the loss of three of their colleagues. Three firefighters were killed while working on the Twisp River Fire, a part of the Okanogan Complex.
- PUB DATE: 9/1/2015 3:05:08 PM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2

A construction worker died Tuesday after he was found face-down in water at a Bellevue building site, officials said. Firefighters and medics responded to the scene, a construction site near 116th Avenue NE and NE 4th Street, at about 10:30 a.m. after receiving reports of an injury accident, said a Bellevue Fire Department spokesperson.
- PUB DATE: 9/1/2015 11:34:38 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000

A construction worker died Tuesday after he was found face-down in water at a Bellevue building site, officials said. Firefighters and medics responded to the scene, a construction site near 116th Avenue NE and NE 4th Street, at about 10:30 a.m. after receiving reports of an injury accident, said a Bellevue Fire Department spokesperson.
- PUB DATE: 9/1/2015 11:34:38 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000

The Carpenter Road Fire experienced minimal growth overnight and is now listed at 65,346 acres and 40% contained. Drum Road and Cottonwood Road remain on Level 3 evacuation while the Spokane Indian Reservation remains on Level 1. "The west portion of the fire below Springdale-Hunters Road remains in patrol status with little to no heat.
- PUB DATE: 9/1/2015 11:13:44 AM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6

The Carpenter Road Fire experienced minimal growth overnight and is now listed at 65,346 acres and 40% contained. Drum Road and Cottonwood Road remain on Level 3 evacuation while the Spokane Indian Reservation remains on Level 1. "The west portion of the fire below Springdale-Hunters Road remains in patrol status with little to no heat.
- PUB DATE: 9/1/2015 11:13:44 AM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6