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Taylor Bridge Fire Update From American Red Cross

Kelly West — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:06:20 +0000

This has been truly an eye-opening experience for all of us. It is so amazing that people have come together and have taken care of those in need. Lisa from the American Red Cross stopped by yesterday and gave us a quick update on what is needed and to say thanks to the listeners that [...]

FREE Concert To Benefit Taylor Bridge Fire Victims Tonight

Todd Lyons — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 20:37:09 +0000

Swiftwater Cellars hosts a FREE benefit concert TONIGHT (Friday August 17th) for the victims of the Taylor Bridge Fire in Cle Elum, Washington. Benefit concert planned hours after country singer Trace Adkins cancels a scheduled performance due to the wild fires.

Taylor Bridge Fire Charity Drop Off Sites

Kelly West — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 23:37:21 +0000

While the fire continues to rage, those in need are seeking your assistance. What a tragedy this fire is and what enormous damage it has done in such a short period of time. Your help is needed. Cash or checks can be to be made out to the American Red Cross. Other items needed include: [...]

Kittitas Valley Fire, Red Cross Needs Our Help (AUDIO)

Kelly West — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 18:47:25 +0000

Lisa from the American Red Cross has given us an update on what is needed! People lost there medicine, reading glasses ect. Also, they are in need of shelter! Listen to what she has to say!

Washington Governor Gregoire's Statement On the Taylor Bridge Fire Near Cle Elum

Todd Lyons — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 18:14:43 +0000

Washington state Governor Christine Gregoire released the following statement regarding the Taylor Bridge Fire:

“All Washingtonians stand with those who have lost their homes and property in the Taylor Bridge Fire. The destruction overnight is a stark reminder of how quickly and unexpectedly wildfire can mov

UPDATE: Taylor Bridge Fire In Kittitas County

Todd Lyons — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 18:00:13 +0000

The “Taylor Bridge Fire,” as it is being called after welder’s sparks are the suspected cause on the afforementioned structure near Cle Elum, has now engulfed 28,000 acres – more than 41 square miles. To give you some scope of the size, that is approximately twice as big a the city limits of Yakima times [...]

Fire In Kittitas Valley

Kelly West — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 01:34:54 +0000

Ellensburg local, Matt Rankin has sent me pictures of what he can see of the fire that is taken over in Kittitas Valley! From the news, we have learned that there is over 800 acres on fire and the have started to evacuate homes! We have also learned that they have sent out firefighters from [...]