Photo essay: Communities embrace fire to protect against out-of-control blazes

By: Alex Brown

Outlets: Stateline

Published: August 27, 2026

Words: 721

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Story and photos by Alex Brown

ROSLYN, Wash. — In less than an hour, this hillside will be ablaze — sparks flying, smoke swirling, the forest floor turning into a black carpet.

That’s all part of the plan.

Here in the small town of Roslyn, Washington, local leaders have embraced prescribed burns as a tool to protect their community from wildfires. They’re part of a growing effort across the …

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