Tacoma Fire Response Intensifies Amid Northwest Blaze

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  State forester George Geissler has issued a 'ready reserve' call for qualified firefighting personnel“His “ready reserve” message, sent Tuesday, called for employees with qualifications to serve as strike team leaders, task force leaders, division supervisors, aviation positions, engine bosses, heavy equipme”
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  45 large fires burn over 1.8 million acres across Washington and Oregon“Across Washington and Oregon, wildland fire crews are battling 45 large fires that have burned more than 1.8 million acres so far, an area larger than the state of Delaware.”
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  The public notice was issued on August 3, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Geissler stated that 'We're going to have a long year ahead'““We’re going to have a long year ahead,” said Washington state forester George Geissler.”
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  No relief is expected from meteorologistsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Oregon has activated a statewide emergency responseNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Governor Tina Kotek issued a June executive order“In Oregon, Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek issued an executive order in June making all wildfire qualified staffers at various state agencies available to fight fires.”
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  State forester Kacey KC noted that Oregon is currently No. 1 on the national priority list for firefighting resources“State forester Kacey KC said teams from 35 different states are currently fighting fires in the Northwest, and Oregon is No. 1 on the national priority list as new resources become available. “It’s not an award you want to win,” KC said. “It’s all hands on deck everywhere. We’ve seen some very aggressive fire runs this year.””
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  The state is requesting employees with qualifications to serve as strike team leaders“His "ready reserve" message, sent Tuesday, called for employees with qualifications to serve as strike team leaders, task force leaders, division supervisors, aviation positions, engine bosses, heavy equipme”
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  The state is requesting employees with qualifications to serve as task force leaders“His "ready reserve" message, sent Tuesday, called for employees with qualifications to serve as strike team leaders, task force leaders, division supervisors, aviation positions, engine bosses, heavy equipme”
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  The state is requesting employees with qualifications to serve as division supervisors“His "ready reserve" message, sent Tuesday, called for employees with qualifications to serve as strike team leaders, task force leaders, division supervisors, aviation positions, engine bosses, heavy equipme”
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  The state is requesting employees with qualifications to serve as aviation positions“His "ready reserve" message, sent Tuesday, called for employees with qualifications to serve as strike team leaders, task force leaders, division supervisors, aviation positions, engine bosses, heavy equipme”
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  The state is requesting employees with qualifications to serve as engine bosses“His "ready reserve" message, sent Tuesday, called for employees with qualifications to serve as strike team leaders, task force leaders, division supervisors, aviation positions, engine bosses, heavy equipme”
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  The state is requesting employees with qualifications to serve as heavy equipment operatorsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.