The Daily World sat down with all three chiefs to discuss the proposed consolidation.
Hoquiam police are working with the state crime lab to analyze samples.
The circumstances around the origin of the fire merited a closer look, police said
There were no casualties at the Friday morning fire, but damage was substantial.
Firefighers arrived on-scene rapidly and quickly neutralized the blaze
Two people were treated for smoke inhalation but declined further care.
Filling fire departments is hard everywhere, especially in Grays Harbor
The academies are essential for preparing volunteers across the county.
The skyborne foulness isn’t done with residents just yet.
The fire was handled rapidly, said a District 2 spokesperson.
An aging and expanding population will keep driving call numbers — and seriousness — up.
Fires ranged from structure fires to vehicle fires.
Hoquiam and Aberdeen have been plagued by a string of fires of late.