Wildfire risk 'extreme' in Western Washington; higher than Eastern Washington

  • Source: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000
  • Published: 07/02/2019 05:12 PM

In a highly unusual twist of fate, Western Washington now faces a far-greater risk for 'above-average' wildfires this summer than most of Eastern Washington. Cooler temperatures and rain doused chances for wildfires on Tuesday, but firefighters said conditions are still a lot drier than they would like. In fact, one said our vegetation is already as dry as what we typically see in mid-July. Severe drought conditions and a below-average snowpack mean a higher-risk wildfire season. Lieutenant Brad Chaney with South King County Fire called it "extreme."



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