Local Firefighters To Help Battle 30,000-Acre Forest Fire East

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10:13 AM

Two firefighters from Montesano and one from East Grays Harbor Fire & Rescue were deployed to assist.

Local firefighters travel to Eastern Washington to help battle a 30,000-acre wildland fire. Two firefighters from Montesano and one from East Grays Harbor Fire & Rescue were deployed to assist with firefighting efforts. Officials say that brings the total number of fire fighters from Grays Harbor helping battle wildfires in the state to 8 now. While most deployments are for 14 days, when the need arises, those tours can be extended to 21 days.

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