News Items tag as: Washington State wildfires 2020

Washington family gets to personally thank Penticton pilot who saved home
September 15, 2020 - 7:00 AM

A Washington State couple whose home was saved from wildfire flames licking just metres from their front door got an opportunity over the weekend to personally thank the Penticton pilot and air crew who saved it.
Thousands of Washington State cattle short of food, forage due to wildfires
September 14, 2020 - 5:17 PM

Washington State wildfires are taking their toll on the state’s ranches.
Canadian wildfire attack south of the border has Washington family in tears
September 12, 2020 - 6:30 AM

The B.C. Wildfire service is not only fighting fires but boosting relations between the U.S. and Canada.
iN VIDEO: Hundreds of homes burn as deadly wildfires ravage the Pacific Northwest
September 09, 2020 - 6:00 PM

The raging wildfires south of the U.S.-Canada border in the Pacific Northwest have destroyed hundreds of homes, in one case levelled an entire small town in eastern Washington, and continue to threaten hundreds more.
Fast growing Washington State wildfire burning south of Omak
September 08, 2020 - 2:02 PM

Dozens of wildfires are burning south of the U.S.-Canada border in Washington State and they are destroying homes and property, as people are forced to evacuate.
Osoyoos breathing easier with Palmer wildfire in mop-up stage
August 26, 2020 - 8:30 PM

Activity on a large wildfire encroaching on the U.S.-Canada border near Osoyoos lessened considerably yesterday.
Wildfire out of control just across the U.S. border
August 19, 2020 - 11:42 AM

As B.C. wildfire crews battle the Mount Christie blaze, their counterparts are actioning a similar wildfire just across the U.S. border.
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News Items tag as: Washington State wildfires 2020

Washington family gets to personally thank Penticton pilot who saved home

Thousands of Washington State cattle short of food, forage due to wildfires

Canadian wildfire attack south of the border has Washington family in tears

iN VIDEO: Hundreds of homes burn as deadly wildfires ravage the Pacific Northwest

Fast growing Washington State wildfire burning south of Omak

Osoyoos breathing easier with Palmer wildfire in mop-up stage

Wildfire out of control just across the U.S. border

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