The most recent fire reporting from NWPB journalists. La información más reciente de los periodistas del NWPB sobre incendios forestales.
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Courtesy: Rob BarthAfter a slew of firings and deferred resignations last winter, the loss of federal workers left holes throughout the Northwest. But agency leaders in North Idaho found a way to get more fire information out to the public despite staffing losses. -
Crews are preparing for a wind event with 35 mph gusts that could make firefighting efforts challenging. -
Another burn ban is announced — this time for Eastern Washington.
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A wildfire that started Friday on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge, near White Salmon, has grown to more than 10,700 acres and destroyed 14 homes. -
A man with a rifle shot and killed two firefighters responding to a wildfire on Canfield Mountain outside Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and severely injured a third, according to local law enforcement. -
“We’re losing firefighters. The numbers are going down,” said Riston Bullock, a 13-year veteran with the Nez Perce crew. “We need people at the shop ready to go when those fires start.”
Fires Explained - Incendios forestales: Le explicamos
A Red Flag Warning means that if a fire starts today, firefighters will face significant challenges in controlling it, and you may need to take action.
Una advertencia de bandera roja significa que si hoy comienza un incendio, los bomberos enfrentarán desafíos importantes para controlarlo y es posible que deba tomar medidas.
Peak fire season in the Northwest runs from the Fourth of July into early September.
La temporada alta de incendios forestales en el Noroeste suele extenderse desde el 4 de julio hasta principios de septiembre.
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Estas listos para los Incendios? Obtén tu plan gratis de Listos para los incendios y programa una consulta con nuestros expertos en incendios forestales locales.
Level 1 - Ready
Danger Present
- Monitor emergency service websites and local news
- If conditions get worse, emergency services might contact you
Nivel 1 - Mantengase alerta
Peligro Presente
- Monitorea los sitios web de los servicios de emergencia y las noticias locales
- Si las condiciones empeoran, los servicios de emergencia podrían contactarte
Level 2 -Set
Significant Danger
- Prepare to leave at a moments notice
- This might be the only notice you will get
- Evacuate if you feel threatened
Nivel 2 - Este listo
Peligro Significativo
- Prepárate para irte en cualquier momento
- Este podría ser el único aviso que recibas
- Evacúa si te sientes amenazado
Level 3 - Go NOW
Imminent Danger
- Leave immediately
- This is the last notice you will get
- There’s no time to pack, get out!
Nivel 3 - Vayase AHORA
Peligro Imminente
- Vete inmediatamente
- Este es el último aviso que recibirás
- No hay tiempo para empacar, sal!
