Wildland Fires in Eastern Washington

Orcas Island Fire Department has joined with San Juan and several local fire districts to respond to fires now burning out of control in eastern Washington. Firefighters from all over the State are sending what help they can to help in the effort. One fire, east of Wenatchee, is now considered a threat to the Bonneville Power lines. Firefighters Tad Lean and David Howitt from San Juan Island plus Chad Kimple and Perry Pruett are manning brush engines from both islands. Noel Monin from San Juan Fire District 3 is the Strike Team Leader.

Brush 21 with Northwest Strike Team at a fire last year on the Handford Reservation.

Brush 21 and strike team