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Gov. Ferguson Declares Statewide Wildfire Emergency, Burn Ban Through Sept. 30
The ban covers most outdoor and agricultural burning as officials warn of 50 mph gusts, a record drought and more than 425,000 acres burned.
- On Saturday, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency and issued a burn ban effective through September 30, prohibiting outdoor burning including yard debris and uncontained campfires.
- Washington is experiencing its fourth consecutive statewide drought, fueling the busiest wildfire season since 2021; more than 1,000 fires have burned approximately 425,000 acres this year, according to the Washington Department of Natural Resources.
- The National Weather Service issued a 'particularly dangerous situation' Red Flag Alert for Eastern Washington, with forecasters warning of 'extreme' wildfire risk and wind gusts up to 50 mph.
- Ferguson activated 110 Washington National Guard members on July 31 and mobilized 13 task forces through the Washington State Fire Marshal's Office, while accessing mutual aid via the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.
- More than 200,000 acres are currently burning in 12 large fires, prompting Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove to say firefighters are 'stretched thin' and urge residents to avoid igniting dry vegetation.
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Gov. Bob Ferguson declares statewide burn ban for unprecedented critical fire danger today
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