I sat and watched the video of the fires raging in central Washington state this morning. I spent a summer in East Wenatchee, so I recognized the flaming terrain.

We are only one thunderstorm away from having the same problem where we live.

Training For Controlled Burns During Wildfires
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So, today I'm putting a bucket and shovel in the back of my pickup. And I'll be more vigilant when I'm driving, looking for smoke. I probably can't prevent all of the fires, but maybe I can slow one down.

 

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