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Lawmakers call for additional support from USFS to prevent landslides, floods near Bolt Creek Fire
Agroup of lawmakers are calling on the federal government to take immediate action on the landslide risk left behind by the Bolt Creek Fire.
The fire has burned more than 14,000 acres, or nearly 22 square miles, near Skykomish.
It is 80% contained as of Friday, according to the Western Fire Chiefs Association.
Senator Maria Cantwell and Representatives Suzan Delbene and Kim Schrier are now demanding the U.S. Forest Service to begin post-burn treatments on the fire area immediately.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/lawmakers-call-for-additional-support-from-usfs-to-prevent-landslides-floods-near-bolt-creek-fire/ar-AA13wwJb
