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Wildfires Rage West Firefighters Strain | Seattle News
Wildfires are exploding across the West, stretching firefighting resources to breaking point as Idaho and Washington brace for disaster. With over 1,000 fires in Washington and 600+ in Idaho — both above historical averages — crews are overwhelmed, and four firefighters have already died. The Spokane fires alone have destroyed homes and displaced thousands, while arson is suspected in one blaze. Governor Little and Forest Service Chief Schultz are urging extreme caution: hot, dry, windy conditions mean danger won’t fade soon. One spark can ignite catastrophe — and prevention is the only way…
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