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Wells Road Fire forces evacuations in Malden, Washington
A Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation order has been issued for all of Malden, Washington, as the Wells Road Fire grows to roughly 600 acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center…
The Story in Brief
A Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation order has been issued for all of Malden, Washington, as the Wells Road Fire grows to roughly 600 acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). A Level 2 "Be Ready" evacuation is also in place for Rosalia. The fire, burning north of Malden near the Spokane and Whitman County line, is being pushed by strong winds toward Malden and Pine City, Hindustan Times reports.
Firefighting teams from across Whitman County, including Pullman, have been deployed. Spokane County is now receiving fire notifications due to the blaze's proximity. The town of Malden, home to about 216 people, lost 80% of its structures to a September 2020 wildfire. The cause of the current fire remains unknown.
The Indian Opinion
Hoaxes about US wildfire cause spread fast online, but Hindustan Times correctly notes the cause is unknown. Some claim climate change alone drives these fires; others blame only poor forest management. The truth is both play a role, as eastern Washington's dry winds and overgrown vegetation meet warming trends. Watch for the final damage count and whether federal fire suppression funding gets renewed this year.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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