The emergency declarations followed a historic decision by the National Weather Service, which issued a rare Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warning across Central and Eastern Washington. Washington Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide state of emergency and burn ban Saturday morning as an unprecedented wildfire crisis gripped the region, with active blazes scorching nearly 3,000 acres. Key Points
– Marking the first time such an alert has been invoked in the state, officials warned of severe fire weather driven by historically strong winds and low humidity.
| Affected area | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Event type | Smoke Warning |
| Verification | Reported |
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