Commissioner Franz Asks Public to do Their Part to Prevent Wildfires During Labor Day Weekend

By Nisqually Valley News staff

Posted 9/2/21

Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz has asked everyone to stay vigilant and help prevent human-caused wildfires during this upcoming Labor Day weekend.

Fires that started on Labor Day …

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