The message from people in Nespelem to Governor Jay Inslee, we need help. On Wednesday, he visited the town scorched by the Chuweah Creek Fire.
Homes need rebuilding, fences need to be replaced and roads need to be fixed; Nespelem and the Colville tribes are in critical need and in recovery and repair mode. The governor said lawmakers need to step up and help.
The Chuweah Creek Fire destroyed three homes, burned fences and crops. Community members are hoping the state and federal government will hear their pleas for help.
“There’s a lot of fear in our community because of the fires. The other side as well, so that’s a concern we have,” said community member Storey Jackson.
Everyone in Nespelem had to leave their homes because of the fire. No one knew what the destruction would look like until the sun came up.