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The sun sets over the Nakia Creek Fire.

DNR purchases Kalama fire station to serve as wildfire-fighting base after Larch closure

The sun sets over the Nakia Creek Fire.

February 7, 2024, 8:07pm Clark County News

The Washington State Board of Natural Resources approved the purchase of a 1.03-acre site 5 miles east of Kalama as a base for fighting wildfires in Southwest Washington. Read story

Firefighter Michael Hickey works at the scene Thursday afternoon, Aug. 17, 2023, after a blaze destroyed a primary residence and surrounding structures on the same property near La Center on Wednesday night. The incident sparked a significant brush fire that prompted evacuation warnings well into the north county community.

Washington lawmakers hope to tweak new wildfire protection rules for homes

Firefighter Michael Hickey works at the scene Thursday afternoon, Aug. 17, 2023, after a blaze destroyed a primary residence and surrounding structures on the same property near La Center on Wednesday night. The incident sparked a significant brush fire that prompted evacuation warnings well into the north county community.

February 5, 2024, 6:00am Latest News

Washington lawmakers are looking to quell some of the backlash over new wildfire-related building codes set to take effect in March, while also trying to keep homes on the edge between wooded and developed areas safe from the blazes. Read story

A panel of wildfire experts from around Washington discuss the issue Thursday during The Columbian Conversations: Wildfires in Southwest Washington event at Kiggins Theatre.

Franz to Vancouver audience: ‘We have got to realize that fires are now going to be an annual experience’

A panel of wildfire experts from around Washington discuss the issue Thursday during The Columbian Conversations: Wildfires in Southwest Washington event at Kiggins Theatre.

February 2, 2024, 10:51am Clark County News

Dark billowing smoke, clusters of forest engulfed in flames and charred earth. Read story

The Tunnel 5 wildfire burns on more than 530 acres near Underwood, Wash., in the Columbia River Gorge on Monday, July 3, 2023.

Renter sues BNSF Railway over July Tunnel Five Fire, says home, belongings destroyed in blaze

The Tunnel 5 wildfire burns on more than 530 acres near Underwood, Wash., in the Columbia River Gorge on Monday, July 3, 2023.

February 1, 2024, 6:06am Business

A renter whose home and belongings were destroyed in the Tunnel Five Fire in July is suing BNSF Railway, alleging its operation caused the wildfire in Skamania County. Read story

Washington State Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz talks with wildland firefighters battling the Tunnel Five Fire in the Columbia River Gorge on Thursday.

Lands commissioner Franz joins Columbian Conversations event on intensifying wildfire seasons in region

Washington State Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz talks with wildland firefighters battling the Tunnel Five Fire in the Columbia River Gorge on Thursday.

January 25, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

Wildfires are growing in frequency and intensity across Washington, leaving residents in communities unaccustomed to them wondering how to live with fire. Read story

Washington State Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz talks with wildland firefighters battling the Tunnel Five Fire in the Columbia River Gorge on Thursday.

WA 2023 fire season a ‘wake-up call,’ DNR chief says

Washington State Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz talks with wildland firefighters battling the Tunnel Five Fire in the Columbia River Gorge on Thursday.

October 26, 2023, 7:31am Latest News

This year’s fire season was a challenging one but could have been much worse, Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz said at a news conference Wednesday. Read story

Homes were razed by the Gray Fire on the western shore of Silver Lake on Aug. 31, 2023.

Gov. Inslee asks White House to aid Spokane County wildfire survivors

Homes were razed by the Gray Fire on the western shore of Silver Lake on Aug. 31, 2023.

October 5, 2023, 7:45am Latest News

In a letter to President Joe Biden, Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday asked for financial assistance and a major disaster declaration to help Spokane County wildfire survivors. Read story

A charred stump sits atop the hillside on Mike Mullett's property above the site of the Tunnel Five Fire in Underwood. When designing his home, Mullett incorporated fire safety principles into its fabric, something he is convinced spared it from burning.

Fighting fire with Firewise: Columbia River Gorge towns push for more wildfire safety practices

A charred stump sits atop the hillside on Mike Mullett's property above the site of the Tunnel Five Fire in Underwood. When designing his home, Mullett incorporated fire safety principles into its fabric, something he is convinced spared it from burning.

September 2, 2023, 6:14am Clark County News

For Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area residents, each hot and dry season their community isn’t touched by fire seems lucky. Read story

Wildfire mitigation begins at home; how to get prepared

September 2, 2023, 6:13am Clark County News

Wildfire mitigation doesn’t begin when suppression crews battle flames racing through a community. Read story

Battalion Chief Jason Leavitt, left, and Division Chief Ben Peeler take a moment to check in at the Jenny Creek Fire near La Center on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 17, 2023.

Jenny Creek Fire near La Center a lesson for Clark County; fast moving blazes a danger

Battalion Chief Jason Leavitt, left, and Division Chief Ben Peeler take a moment to check in at the Jenny Creek Fire near La Center on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 17, 2023.

September 2, 2023, 6:13am Clark County News

Columbia River Gorge communities aren’t the only ones coming to terms with increasing fire danger in the wildland-urban interface. Read story