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Medical Lake fire officials warn of early, intense wildfire season as 911 calls spike
Summary
Fire officials told the Medical Lake City Council in June 2025 that dry conditions have moved the area 3–4 weeks ahead of normal and that call volume is unusually high because of repeated 911 use from one person at a nearby DSHS facility.
Fire officials told the Medical Lake City Council at its June meeting that the region is entering a potentially severe wildfire season earlier than usual and urged residents to expect burn restrictions as conditions worsen.
Fire Chief said grass and other fuels are "3 to 4 weeks ahead of normal" and that, with recent fires around the state, Medical Lake is likely to see a challenging season. "Once the grass is dead, you can't really rewater it and then bring it back," the chief said, adding that local conditions had moved the area into a period of higher fire danger.
The chief also warned the council to anticipate county burn…
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