Seattle politics & civic news Subscribe

The Seattle Courant

Seattle, Washington

Wildfire season officially ends in Washington – state Lands Commissioner seeks future funding

Wildfire season officially ends in Washington – state Lands Commissioner seeks future funding

Wildfire season has ended in Washington state. Last year, over 1,500 fires burned nearly 1 million acres across the state. Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove noted that nearly 1,000 homes were destroyed, particularly in areas including the Colville Reservation and Spokane.

AI-generated summary

Read this story on Washington State Standard