Washington Wildfires Costing Millions | Boise News

Washington’s wildfire crisis is exploding — just one month saw $207 million spent on 20 fires, surpassing two-thirds of last year’s entire DNR budget. Over 770,000 acres burned this year, third-highest ever, with the season far from over. The state’s firefighting costs have already outpaced projections, forcing officials to seek federal emergency funds they won’t have to repay. With the governor’s budget due in December, lawmakers face tough choices as the state braces for escalating expenses and an unrelenting fire threat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/febfdb535c32e90d