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FILE — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee addresses a news conference on Monday, March 16, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, Pool)
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Crews battle wildfire near North Cascades Highway.
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Fires burning in the Pacific Northwest as of Wednesday.
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The wildfires burning near Mazama were sparked by lightening.
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Portion of North Cascades Highway to close for wildfire response.
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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee issued an emergency drought declaration across most of the state on Wednesday.
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