In August of 2015 the Goodell Creek Fire (ultimately the Skagit Complex) started with a lightning strike on North Cascades National Park land adjacent to the two Seattle City Light (SCL) company towns of Newhalem and Diablo where a series of hydroelectric dams generate about 20% of the City of Seattle’s electricity. The fire went from a slow smolder to an actively moving, highway and river jumping wildfire threatening the two towns and critical infrastructure. WAFAC Staff liaison Jennifer Coe interviews Cody Watson; Seattle City Light Fire Chief for Newhalem & Diablo to get an inside perspective on the details of dealing with the fire.
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