Wednesday, October 09, 2024
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Smoke from the Williams Mine Fire hides portions of Mount Adams Aug. 11. The fire singed around 13,100 acres of land and was the fifth largest blaze in Washington in 2024. The fire began Aug. 5 from lighting and is expected to be contained by Oct. 31. However, Department of Natural Resources Wildfire Communications Manager, Ryan Rodruck said the wildfire is no longer active.

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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.