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Retired Boater Battles Wildfire Smoke | Seattle News
A wildfire in Washington is exploding in size, now over 70,000 acres and still zero percent contained, threatening nearly 2,000 homes as 1,500 firefighters battle with ground crews alone due to smoke-choked skies. Amid the chaos, retired resident Phil Roddy is turning his boat into a lifeline, checking on neighbors in evacuation zones—including hunting for a ski-lift chair to spot one specific home—while watering his own property each night to create a firebreak. Despite past close calls and thick smoke, he’s staying put, determined to protect his home and community, saying retirement gave…
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