Nationwide, including lookouts run by other federal, state and local agencies, perhaps 300 are in service, according to Gary Weber, treasurer of the Forest Fire Lookout Association, a preservation ...

In the 1930s, over 600 fire lookouts were built in Washington. Less than 100 remain.

Lookout Fire now at 13,000 acres, 6% contained; Bedrock Fire tops 31,000 acres, ... Josephine County EMS, the Illinois Valley Fire Department and Curry County Sheriff’s Office. ...

Fire lookouts occupy an uncommon spot in the world. TOP: From left, Chris Lamb, Jack Kredell and Michael Decker explore Chicken Peak, an abandoned lookout structure in the Frank Church River of No ...

The remote fire lookout, situated roughly 7,700 feet above sea level, appeared to be in relatively good condition, despite being abandoned since 1955 when the Forest Service last staffed the outpost.

In the 1930s, over 600 fire lookouts were built in Washington. Less than 100 remain. If not staffed during fire season, lookout structures within hours of Tri-Cities can be rented overnight or ...

The fire lookout sits at about 7,700 feet above sea level and seems to be in good condition despite being abandoned since 1955, when the Forest Service last staffed the outpost.

Lookout Fire News - 08/28/2023. August 28, 2023 Morning Update . ... (RRSNF) has issued a closure order for the fire area including trails, roads, and a portion of the Illinois River.

The Lookout Fire burning north of McKenzie Bridge crossed over the border Linn County shares with Lane County and has grown to 8,609 acres, according to a Saturday update.

The fire lookout sits at about 7,700 feet above sea level and seems to be in good condition despite being abandoned since 1955, when the Forest Service last staffed the outpost.

In the 1930s, over 600 fire lookouts were built in Washington. Less than 100 remain.

In the 1930s, over 600 fire lookouts were built in Washington. Less than 100 remain.