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Washington governor requests assistance for Yakama Nation
Posted: Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire (D) is asking the federal government to declare a disaster for the Yakama Nation.
The tribe lost 100 homes to a fire on February 12. More than 75 people have been left homeless, the Associated Press reports.
The tribe says it needs about $2.8 million to rebuild.
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WHITE SWAN: Governor seeks wildfire disaster declaration (AP 3/29) Related Stories:
Yakama Nation raising $2.8M to rebuild homes destroyed in fire (3/14)
Yakama Nation promises to rebuild after fire destroys homes (2/15)
WHITE SWAN: Governor seeks wildfire disaster declaration (AP 3/29) Related Stories:
Yakama Nation raising $2.8M to rebuild homes destroyed in fire (3/14)
Yakama Nation promises to rebuild after fire destroys homes (2/15)
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