Stay updated with breaking news from Mick moreland. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Wildfires have taken a deadly toll in washington state. Three firefighters were killed after their vehicle crashed nears twisp as they were battling a fire. Thats about 100 miles northeast of seattle. Several other firefighters were injured. The fast moving fires have forced residented and tourists to evacuate. Natasha chen reports from kiro. Reporter this flag is one of many now flying at halfstaff in twisp in honor ofthe firefighters who died battling a raging wildfire in the region. Authorities believe their vehicle was involved in an accident when their vehicle was overtaken by windswept plains. They were just trying to do their job and theres times when things go bad but the fight has to go on. Reporter as the fires continued scorching the area they fled the town. Thousands of people around the region have moved south for safety. I dont know how the government is going to pay for it, and i dont know how the people are going to rebuild, and now theres been loss of life. Its like ho ....