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WA's wildfire season has been mild so far, but we're not out of the woods yet

caption: A Department of Natural Resources firefighter carries a drip torch used for prescribed burning near Springdale on May 3, 2022. DNR began its first prescribed burn season in 18 years in 2022 to combat the risk of increasingly severe wildfires in the region.
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A Department of Natural Resources firefighter carries a drip torch used for prescribed burning near Springdale on May 3, 2022. DNR began its first prescribed burn season in 18 years in 2022 to combat the risk of increasingly severe wildfires in the region.
Courtesy of the Washington State Department of Natural Resources

Kim Malcolm talks with Washington's Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz about the 2022 wildfire season.

This year's cold, wet spring meant that wildfire season got a late start. We've had far fewer wildfires in Washington than this time last year. But Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz tells KUOW that challenges remain, as August and September are typically the most difficult months for wildfires.

Listen to the interview by clicking the play button above.

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