Firewise Forests in Kittitas County | Seattle News

In Kittitas County, Washington, crews are transforming forests into wildfire buffers by thinning trees and spreading wood chips—creating fire-resilient zones around homes. Thousands of acres, public and private, are being treated as homeowners join the effort, with some projects underway now and others scheduled for next year. The push comes after the devastating 2017 Jolly Mountain fire, which burned 36,000 acres and reshaped regional strategy. A $10 million grant has fueled this massive fuel-reduction campaign, part of a statewide effort to protect millions of acres. With Roslyn’s wind-prone terrain and decades of fire suppression leading to dense undergrowth, this proactive approach is critical to stopping wildfires before they spiral out of control. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3aa16cb097c6fa4a