Tagged: wildfires

Fire Investigation Report
10:32 am
Tue December 18, 2012

Taylor Bridge Fire Likely Caused By DOT Contractors

Credit Tom Banse / Northwest News Network

Originally published on Mon December 17, 2012 3:03 pm

A massive fire that burned 61 homes in Central Washington was likely caused by Department of Transportation contractors. That’s the upshot of a report issued Monday by Washington’s Department of Natural Resources.

The aptly named Taylor Bridge Fire started August 13 right after transportation contractors did some welding work on that bridge. It happened near the mountain town of Cle Elum.

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5:21 pm
Mon October 8, 2012

Washington Governor Extends Burn Ban, Declares State of Emergency

Credit (Flickr photo/Washington Department of Natural Resources))
Ongoing Washington wildfires and dry conditions have resulted in a statewide burn ban.

Dryer than normal conditions prompted Washington Governor Chris Gregoire to declare a state of emergency and extend a ban on outdoor fires. Outdoor burning is banned in all counties until October 15. The state is experiencing a rare stretch of dry weather.

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