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Thankful Thursday: Thanks Firefighters Battling the Husum, WA Wildfire
 
Thankful Thursday: Thanks Firefighters Battling the Husum, WA Wildfire
 
Four wildfires started along Highway 141 in the Columbia River Gorge, just west of White Salmon, Washington on Wednesday afternnoon. By today, over 1500 acres have burned, 40 homes have been evacuated with over 400 put on alert to possibly evacuate soon. Over 250 firefighters are currently battling the blaze, with reinforcements being brought in to assist. High winds were expected today, along with 90+ degree temperatures. Add the fact that the region has received no measurable rain since July 20th, and it wasn't looking good.
But today's winds never rose and the fire, although not considered to be contained, spread very little. Fire commanders predict the fire will be contained in the next day or two. What could have been a catastophe may have been avoided thanks to the fearless firefighters who haven't let up for a moment since the fires were reported. They're struggling on very steep, forested terrain, with rattlesnakes and poisen ivy, yet they persevere.
Their bravery hits a little close to home because I am the daughter of a career firefighter. I understand, to some small extent, what they go through, what they put on ... more

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