Amid the worst fire season in state history, the most trying challenge facing Clark County Fire & Rescue appears to be internal. After contracting with the agency for nearly a quarter-century, the city of Battle Ground opted to end its partnership with the department this year in favor of working with Fire District 3 instead.
- PUB DATE: 9/1/2015 7:58:53 PM - SOURCE: Vancouver Columbian

The 25-year-old firefighter who survived a deadly blaze last month near Twisp, Okanogan County, faces a future that will require every bit of the grit he showed on the ground, his doctor said Tuesday. Daniel Lyon has endured three surgeries so far to repair the burns that cover more than 60 percent of his body.
- PUB DATE: 9/1/2015 7:43:58 PM - SOURCE: Seattle Times

The 25-year-old firefighter who survived a deadly blaze last month near Twisp, Okanogan County, faces a future that will require every bit of the grit he showed on the ground, his doctor said Tuesday. Daniel Lyon has endured three surgeries so far to repair the burns that cover more than 60 percent of his body.
- PUB DATE: 9/1/2015 7:43:58 PM - SOURCE: Seattle Times

Classes have started at Covington Elementary School, but students started the school year without their principal. Mike McCarthy may not be back for weeks, but he's got a pretty good reason for missing school -- he's currently helping fight Washington wildfires. The students at Covington Elementary know him as Mr.
- PUB DATE: 9/1/2015 7:43:35 PM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5

Classes have started at Covington Elementary School, but students started the school year without their principal. Mike McCarthy may not be back for weeks, but he's got a pretty good reason for missing school -- he's currently helping fight Washington wildfires. The students at Covington Elementary know him as Mr.
- PUB DATE: 9/1/2015 7:43:35 PM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5