Early this morning we learned that the Taylor Bridge wildfire between Cle Elum and Ellensburg has destroyed more than 60 homes, killed unaccounted animals (cows, horses, and other livestock) and scorched so far more than 28,000 acres. 900 people have been evacuated, and many are working to save their homes by whatever means they have.
After several text messages and a phone call, KWB volunteers Katrina and Son Michael met up at Kids Without Borders office/storage in Sammamish. They loaded their vehicle with boxes of new children clothes, shoes, baby products, ... The car was packed to the maximum with enough space left for a driver and one passenger. Driving on I-90 through Cle Elum, the wildfire was visible from the highway. They arrived in Ellensburg in one hour and stopped at one of the designated fire relief centers.
Monday
1:19pm fire reported at bridge construction project at Taylor and Hart roads. It rapidly grows to 100 acres.
5:45pm 2,800 acres.
10:15pm 10,000 acres; evacuations begin; about 25 structures destroyed.
Tuesday
12:07am 16,000 acres.
2:00am 26,500 acres; 60 buildings destroyed.
5:20am 27,000 acres.
5:00pm 28,077 acres; 70+ buildings burned.
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