AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWildfire Emergency: Eastern Washington’s Spokane-area blaze is being called one of Washington’s worst on record, with reports of 600+ structures lost and about 60,000 people evacuated as crews push containment and brace for a critical fire-weather period. Local Response: King County issued a Stage 2 burn ban as hot, dry conditions raise fire risk, while Seattle Humane sent help to Spokane shelters for animals displaced by the fires. Air Quality Impacts: Wildfire smoke has disrupted travel, including flight cancellations and approach changes tied to smoke near Kelowna, underscoring how regional fires can ripple across the Pacific Northwest. Fire Management & Safety: Mount Rainier’s Sunrise and White River corridors were closed due to a new wildfire, and officials warned that extreme fire behavior is shrinking safe access during peak summer visitation. Climate & Energy Pressure: Amazon’s proposed data-center buildout is tied to concerns about major new gas power generation and rising climate pollution, adding another layer to the state’s broader heat-and-fire reality.
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