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Western States Politicians Focus on Wildfire Risks at Lake Tahoe Summit

The large and deadly wildfires burning in California post a stark reminder of the risk that fires pose to the Lake Tahoe Basin, Nevada and California politicians said at a recent summit. Officials at the annual Tahoe Summit described their …

Tinfoil Protects Washington Ranger Station During Fire

Firefighters used tinfoil to protect a historic Washington ranger station from a wildfire south of Mount Adams this week. The Washington state Department of Natural Resources says the tiny Gotchen Guard Station was built in 1909 and used as as …