The most recent fire reporting from NWPB journalists. La información más reciente de los periodistas del NWPB sobre incendios forestales.
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Erick Bengel/NWPBOn Aug. 1, three wildfires flared up in the Spokane area. For hundreds of people, the Spokane Transit Authority was instrumental in helping them evacuate potentially dangerous areas. By sheer coincidence, the supervisor who coordinated the evacuation effort had been in a similar situation before. -
Courtesy: S. Barlow/Paradise, Hagen and Horse Ridge Fire Information Facebook pageAs the Paradise, Hagen and Horse Ridge fires burn in Washington and Oregon counties, Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team 6 provided an update on firefighting efforts -
Anna King / NWPBIn Spokane, a suspected arsonist has been arrested and had his first hearing. Thousands are evacuated out of their homes. Many have lost everything they've worked their entire lives for.
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Suspected Spokane arsonist told investigators he'd set dozens of other fires. He will be evaluated for his competency to stand trial. -
Multiple fires are burning across parts of the nearly 1.4 million-acre reservation. -
In Spokane, around 60,000 people have been evacuated — fleeing several fires. But they're not the only ones. Animals have also had to leave their homes.
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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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!