31 Washington Fire Departments Send Crews To California

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SEATTLE, WA — Washington is sending seven taskforces to California as firefighters there grapple with more than a dozen wildfires burning throughout the state. The Washington teams are comprised of firefighters from 31 fire departments around our state, including Seattle Fire, Eastside Fire & Rescue, and Valley Regional Fire Authority.

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The fires burning in Northern and Southern California have already charred thousands of acres, evacuated hundreds of thousands and prompted a statewide emergency declaration. The Kincaid Fire —the largest blaze — scorched almost 55,000 acres since igniting Wednesday, destroyed almost 100 structures and is just 5 percent contained. Firefighters are also contending with historic "Diablo winds," with gusts near the Kincaid fire hitting 96 mph on Sunday.

In Southern California, where several fires are burning, Santa Ana winds brought gusts that hit 60 mph. With more wind events on the horizon, Pacific Gas & Electric Company announced another round of planned blackouts Tuesday that could again cut power to hundreds of thousands.

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[OAITW r.2.0]

1. We need a national fire-force to deal with mega-fire storms.

Isn't it obvious?

Instead of millions of young soldiers spending their time in places where they cannot help, we could use their strength, smarts, and skills dealing with Climate Change. Reality is now the normal. When we will we have the institutional smarts to adapt aoccordingly?

We also need a serious national effort to ensure the survival of our coastal properties, particular the area where we have a majority of our citizens.

This is the nest war we have to face.

[Iliyah]

2. Help most welcome.