With fire danger very high, it doesn't take much to set off a blaze.
Thursday, Pasco fire crews and other units responded to a brush fire at Road 40 East and Sacajawea Park Road. The fire was spotted by some patrol units and fire crews were able to get it under control before it threatened anyone...
If you were watching Facebook last evening, or perhaps got an emergency text on your phone, it had to be scary. But imagine police cars rolling up your county road, blaring on loudspeakers to load family and pets in your vehicle, and get the heck out!
Not only are authorities keeping a close eye on brush fires and tinder dry lands in our area, but the forests of Eastern Washington just got their fire danger raised big time.
Many of us love squirrels because of their furry appearance and seemingly cute demeanor. But in reality they're like raccoons, only they have better manners.
A half-acre of brush was burned, nearly threatening a Pasco middle school, because some teens decided it was a good idea to light off illegal fireworks.