WATCH ON GMNW: Gov. Inslee declares state of emergency for threat of wildfires

SPOKANE, Wash. — Washington’s Governor Jay Inslee has signed an emergency proclamation for all 39 counties in the state, to ensure the immediate response of firefighting resources to protect people, homes, businesses and property from the threat of wildfire.

Inslee noted the abnormally dry conditions and above average temperatures. More details on what exactly the declaration means right now on Good Morning Northwest.

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