Clarkston-Area Wildfire Prompts Evacuations West of Highway 12

Clarkston-area wildfire prompts evacuations west of Highway 12

CLARKSTON, Wash. — A wildfire burning about 10 miles west of Clarkston along U.S. Highway 12 led to escalating evacuations as crews from across the region worked the fire.

WorkSafeBC urges employers to review wildfire evacuation plans

Indo-Canadian Voice WorkSafeBC urges employers to review wildfire evacuation plans posted by: Rattan MallWITH wildfire activity intensifying across British Columbia, WorkSafeBC is reminding employers to review their emergency evacuation plans and prepare for situations where workers may need to evacuate a workplace. When local emergencies occur, including wildfires, employers should be prepared to support the safe evacuation of workers.  “Employ…

Wildfire West of Clarkston Prompts Level 3 Evacuations, State Mobilization

CLARKSTON, WA — A wildfire burning about 10 miles west of Clarkston remained uncontained early Wednesday after strong winds pushed the fire toward homes and prompted Level 3 evacuation orders. The fire was reported Tuesday near mile marker 423 along U.S. Highway 12 and is burning in both Asotin and Garfield counties. According to Asotin County Fire District #1, a passerby spotted the fire as it was moving upslope through steep, rocky terrain. Fi…