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FEMA Steps In as Washington Wildfires Escalate | Seattle News
FEMA’s stepping in with federal funding to battle Washington’s worst wildfires yet — including the Sinlahekin, Fairview, and Autumn Lane fires — as communities like Tonasket and Suncrest brace for destruction. These are the seventh, eighth, and ninth emergency declarations this year, with flames threatening dams, power lines, schools, and critical infrastructure. The aid covers 75% of firefighting costs — camps, gear, crews — but doesn’t help homeowners or businesses recover from damage. It’s a vital lifeline for state responders facing unprecedented fire season. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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