Washington wildfire season easing, but DNR says state not out of danger yet
Firefighters work on mopping up the Little Giant Fire, which has scorched around 172,000 acres and is 81% contained as of Sept. 15. This is one of the largest fires still left on the urban wildland interface with a cost estimated at $185 million.
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A firefighter works alongside the fire line at the Sinlahekin Fire Aug. 28. The fire has burnt around 166,000 acres, is 77% contained and has cost around $150 million as of Tuesday.
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"We want to make sure that we continue to have our resources allocated appropriately. For the next few weeks, we need caution from the general public, and we will keep an eye on what those weather patterns do."
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