The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized federal funds to help crews put out the Gray Fire and the Oregon Fire, currently blazing through Spokane County.
Rain across Washington state brought some much needed relief for firefighters battling wildfires, though some are still burning.FEMA approved Washington's request for a federal grant for the Gray Fire on the morning of Aug. 18, and the Oregon Fire request followed just hours later. The federal agency determined both fires threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster.
These approvals mark the seventh Fire Management Assistance Grants authorized in 2023 for Washington'sThe grants allow FEMA to cover 75% of eligible firefighting costs, supporting efforts to manage and mitigate designated fires. The grants do not encompass individual property or infrastructure damage.
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