Three years ago, the Jolly Mountain Fire ripped through Central Washington, threatening the communities of Ronald, Roslyn and Cle Elum. It burned through federal, state and private forests.
Community members prepared their homes, businesses and families for evacuation. Ultimately, the fire was contained without loss of life or homes, but the cost was high. Local businesses were hit hard, as the recreational visitors they count on in the summer were kept away by smoke and flames. Smoke and ash from…
