Wednesday, October 09, 2024
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The head of the Retreat Fire looking east on July 27. The Retreat Fire was the second largest in Washington this season burning around 45,600 acres, according to InciWeb. The fire started July 23 by an undetermined cause. The fire was loaded 14 miles southeast of Naches. The fire switched to local agency management on Aug. 19 and no further updates have been given to Department of Natural Resources Wildfire Communications Manager, Ryan Rodruck therefore he has stated its a “dead fire.”

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2024 WA fire season coming to a close
October 3, 2024 3 a.m.

2024 WA fire season coming to a close

MOSES LAKE – There are two active fires in Washington as of Oct. 2 but the rest of the fires from the season are contained or just being moderated according to Department of Natural Resources Wildfire Communications Manager Ryan Rodruck. Outside of that, Rodruck said fire season is coming to a conclusion; however, people should still be mindful because new blazes are still starting.