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Wind storm creates fire storm

The Labor Day 2020 windstorm this week resulted in a firestorm, with wildfires popping up in numerous locations in eastern Washington. Odessa resident and photographer Susan Jensen lives high on a hill only a couple of miles outside of town. She was able to capture photos of an extremely fast-moving fire that raged somewhere north of town Monday, spreading rapidly to the west after about 8:30 p.m. Low-lying clouds reflected much of the light to produce an eerie sight. According to Lincoln County's Fire Information Center, the fire started near Davenport along Hawk Creek Road before heading sou...

 

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