The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized federal funds to help crews put out the Gray Fire and the Oregon Fire, currently blazing through Spokane County.
Rain across Washington state brought some much needed relief for firefighters battling wildfires, though some are still burning.FEMA approved Washington's request for a federal grant for the Gray Fire on the morning of Aug. 18, and the Oregon Fire request followed just hours later. The federal agency determined both fires threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster.
These approvals mark the seventh Fire Management Assistance Grants authorized in 2023 for Washington'sThe grants allow FEMA to cover 75% of eligible firefighting costs, supporting efforts to manage and mitigate designated fires. The grants do not encompass individual property or infrastructure damage.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Grass fire burns nearly 10 acres along East Sam Houston Parkway; fire possibly started by smoking materialsA grass fire was contained by fire fighters with the Sheldon Fire Department Wednesday afternoon.
Read more »
Medina County fire crews battle a brush fire for over a weekDry conditions, high winds and rought terrain are to blame for the ongoing brush fire still burning in Medina County.
Read more »