As Smokey the Bear would say, "Only you can prevent wildfires." And he is absolutely right! This time of year, it is so easy to ACCIDENTALLY start a wildfire. Here are some prevention tips.
The air quality in Yakima County has gotten so bad that local schools are cancelling games and some weekend activities have been postponed. Due to the smoke their is a new website which monitors air quality and offers tips on how to deal with the smokey air...
We are getting some Facebook messages of a Wild Fire that has started on Ahtanum Hill. We did see the line of flames down the side of the hill... and fire crews are on their way. Fingers crossed they get this thing distinguished before it spreads...
Gunner Jackson and Michele Mathews chatted with Sarah Navoy from KIMA Action News this morning to get the latest on this fire. Listen to the interview here:
(8/14 4:30pm update) The Seattle Times is reporting that because of how quickly this wild fire is spreading, the fire fight will be from the air beginning this evening...