On Tuesday, Washington's Department of Natural Resources (WADNR) announced it will expand its Wildfire Ready Neighbors program to western Washington. All residents will be able to get customized information, while homeowners in Pierce, Thurston and Mason counties can also receive at-home consultations regarding wildfire preparedness. The department hopes additional funding from the Legislature could help that program expand to another five counties. “It doesn’t matter where you live, no one is immune from the danger of wildfires," Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz said in a news release. "Last year’s Bolt Creek, Goat Rocks and Nakia Creek fires are just a few examples of recent fires that threatened homes and properties in western Washington." Read the full story here: https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/wildfire-preparedness-program-western-washington/281-d9d2416e-648a-4a93-ac45-277a73fdf7b7