Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statewide emergency proclamation Friday due to recent summer wildfires.
FILE - Volunteer firefighters manage a live burn with drip torches during a wildfire training course in Brewster, Washington. "Since June 2024, our state has experienced abnormally dry weather conditions with periods of exceptionally high temperatures, creating high-risk fuel conditions in many areas," Inslee wrote in a statement.
"In addition to declaring a statewide emergency, this order suspends statutory limitations on vehicle driver hours of service for delivery of fuel supplies essential to statewide firefighting efforts until August 16, 2024," Inslee's statement reads.The statement concluded by noting that members of active state service, including the National and State Guard, are called into active service to assist in addressing this situation.
"I ask the motor carriers for the fuel industry to use their best judgment in operating under this exemption in a manner that ensures public health and safety," Inslee's statement reads. "Drivers operating under this exemption should carry a copy of this Proclamation."
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